Due to Covid-19 related issues affecting support personnel, De Queen Elementary School will be closed for onsite instruction the week of November 30th through December 4th. Classroom teachers are to report to campus Monday, November 30th to assist with work packets. De Queen Elementary plans to return to normal onsite instruction on Monday, December 7th. All other campuses will be open as normal for onsite instruction.

Packets can be picked up at the front door of the elementary school from the filing cabinet. There is a drawer labeled for each grade.

For students in Mrs. Nix and Ms. Lester, Mrs. Kitchens, Mrs. Martinez, or Mrs. Beasley, their packets will be in the top drawer of the filing cabinet in an envelope marked with their name. These students will not need to take another packet.

It is required that students complete this work and return it to school when they return on December 7th.

The front office at De Queen Elementary will be open all week for phone calls at 870-584-4311 to answer any questions. If any parent needs an older sibling who is at another campus to stay home and help with childcare, please call the Elementary office and request that assistance. While the building is closed to onsite instruction, the district will conduct a deep cleaning of the Elementary campus to prepare for the return of students on December 7th.

While we understand that the closure of a school building places an extra burden on our Leopard families, we ask you to continue to provide your patience and support as we navigate this challenging school year. We will continue to strive to provide our students with the highest quality education while keeping the health of our students, staff, and families our top priority.

Beau McCastlain

District Communications Director

De Queen Public Schools.