Below are several important updates from De Queen Public Schools:
Grab and Go Meal Program Ending
De Queen School District will regretfully cancel the Grab and Go Meal Program after Friday April 10th. The rise of positive Covid-19 cases in our county along with our concern for the health of our students, employees, and their families has caused us to make this difficult decision. The district is currently working with community stakeholders to create options of serving students and families who need assistance with meal services. Any family needing assistance is encourage to contact the De Queen School District Administration Office by phone at 870-584-4312 or by email at jsanders@dequeenleopards.org.
AMI Information
Under the direction of Governor Asa Hutchinson, all schools in the state will be closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year to in-school instruction. Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) will continue until Friday, May 8th, 2020. Teachers will continue to provide AMI packets which can be picked up in front of each school or found on the school’s website. Starting Monday, April 13th, there will be containers placed in front of each school for completed AMI work that needs to be turned in. AMI work should be focused on core subject areas and curriculum that has already been taught. We ask our students, staff, parents and community to continue the excellence you have displayed in the previous weeks of AMI and for students and parents to contact teachers if there are any questions or concerns.
Graduation
Graduation for the Class of 2020 has been postponed until a later date. There has been no date set as of yet and we will proceed with large public events at the direction of the AR Department of Health. We are committed to honoring our seniors and are looking at a possible summer commencement ceremony as well as other options.
AAA Dead Period
We remind the community that the Arkansas Activities Association has extended the “Covid-19 Dead Period for all AAA member schools through May 30, 2020. During this time all school athletic facilities will be closed. This includes the track, football field, practice fields, etc.
School Office Hours
Beginning Monday, April 13th, the administration office and school offices will move to a summer working schedule. Office hours will be Monday through Thursday from 8am to 3pm. We understand that many of our community members and stakeholders may need to contact the school to acquire information and conduct business. The district offices will be staffed in compliance with social distancing guidelines and directives by the Governor and the Department of Health regarding work requirements. For everyone’s safety, we ask the public to reach us by phone.
Administration Office: 870-584-4312 De Queen Primary: 870-642-3100
De Queen Elementary: 870-584-4311 De Queen Middle School: 870-642-2428
De Queen Junior High 870-642-3077 De Queen High School: 870-642-2426