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The live stream for tonight's Grove City @ Sharon Tigers football game can be found at this link: https://youtu.be/i9Q8YifdDUA

The Sharon City School District was notified this morning that there is a single positive test result of Covid-19 in one of our classrooms at C. M. Musser Elementary. We are pleased to share that the individual is currently responding well to treatment and improving. In response to the positive result, we have spent the day working with the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DoH) regarding all necessary actions that need to be followed and they recommend that, at this time, we continue to monitor our children and ourselves for symptoms. No quarantine is recommended at this time. The DoH will continue to to follow all protocols and inform us if additional actions need to be taken. Please note as well that we continue to follow all of our Health and Safety plan guidance including deep cleaning of all areas of our buildings with special attentions being paid to high use areas. Please remember that if you are experiencing symptoms, please see your Primary Care Physician who can make the determination if you or your child need to be tested.

Tiger fans are invited to watch the live stream of the Sharon versus Grove City football game on Saturday night (9/26) by accessing the Sharon Tigers Football page on Facebook. This public page will go live at 6:58 pm. The game will also be audio broadcast at www.fridaynightpa.com or at the Friday Night PA app (free at the app store).

Sharon City School District parents and friends. It’s not too late to participate in the 2020 Census. If you haven’t responded yet, please do so by Sept. 30, 2020. In Pennsylvania, everyone counts. Our communities and families benefit when you participate in the 2020 Census. Our population count determines the federal support Pennsylvanians receive for the next ten years for healthcare, housing, food assistance, education, roads, and more. Be a good neighbor and participate. It only takes a few minutes to complete. You can respond online in less time than it takes to drink your morning coffee. Respond to the 2020 Census It’s not too late to participate in the 2020 Census. If you haven’t responded yet, please do so by Sept. 30, 2020. In Pennsylvania, everyone counts. Our communities and families benefit when you participate in the 2020 Census. Our population count determines the federal support Pennsylvanians receive for the next ten years for healthcare, housing, food assistance, education, roads, and more. Be a good neighbor and participate. It only takes a few minutes to complete. You can respond online in less time than it takes to drink your morning coffee For more information, visit pa.gov/census.

Beginning on Monday, September 21st, all students in the Sharon City School District will "Eat for Free." The District has been given permission to extend our free summer meal program through the end of December (or until funding is depleted). All students have access to breakfast and lunch for free daily. Virtual students also can access this service as outlined in the letter found at this link: https://5il.co/l7fx

This is a correction to our Sharon v. Hickory Football Live Stream announcement. Friday Night PA will only be providing an audio broadcast for tonight's game. To view the game in live stream please access it at https://video.ibm.com/channel/hickory-hornet-football. Game time is 7 pm. We thank Hickory Football for sharing their site with us at this late date/time.

The 2020 Census is underway! The census impacts funding decisions for things like healthcare, infrastructure, education, and more. Respond today at 2020CENSUS.GOV.

Fans wishing to view tonight's girls soccer game against Slippery Rock can access the live stream at: https://youtu.be/HXEt7p4Uybs

Tiger football fans can watch the live stream of tonight's game against the Rockets from Slippery Rock by accessing this link: https://youtu.be/aenh6tlAJ9k The link will go live at 6:45pm with kick-off set for 7pm. GO TIGERS!

The revised fall 2020 athletic schedules have been posted to the District website. Please note that all schedules are subject to change. Also, please be aware that the District will follow all Commonwealth of Pennsylvania regulations with regard to spectator participation. Current guidelines (as of 9-9-20) allow for no spectators at indoor events and a very limited number at outdoor events. At this time no visiting spectators can be welcomed to our facilities.

Good morning Sharon elementary school students and families. This is a reminder that families whose students are signed up to complete their instruction virtually for the first nine weeks are asked to pick up their children's Chrome Books at main office of your child's elementary school today, Thursday, August 20, 2020 anytime between 9 A. M. and noon or between 1 P. M. and 3 P. M. This is for elementary students only. Also note that Friday, August 21 by 3 P.M. is the final day to complete registration for virtual classes. Students not registered by that time will be expected to attend in-person classes beginning on Wednesday, August 26.

The Sharon City School DistrictBoard of Education is anticipating holding a Special Meeting on Monday, August 24, 2020 at 7 PM for the purpose of reviewing PIAA recommended options for fall sports, transportation contracts, personnel and any other business that may come before the Board. The meeting will be held virtually with connection instructions available on the District website at www.sharonsd.org.

The Sharon City School District is anticipating holding a Special Meeting on Monday, August 24, 2020 at 7 PM for the purpose of reviewing PIAA recommended options for fall sports, transportation contracts, personnel and any other business that may come before the Board. The meeting will be held virtually with connection instructions available on the District website at www.sharonsd.org.

The Sharon City School District Board of Education has revised the calendar and start date for all schools. School will now begin on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. Those attending school in-person will also now begin classes 1 hour later than usual - Middle/High School at 9:00 AM and Elementary at 9:30 AM for the first 9 weeks of school. The new calendar can be found in both the News and Explore sections of our website and phone app.

Attention All Sharon Property Owners: The Sharon Tax Office has mailed the 2020 School Real Estate Tax Cards. It is your responsibility as a property owner in the City of Sharon to please notify the tax office if you did not receive your tax bill. Phone: 724-983-3208 (Sharon Tax Office)

Good morning Sharon Schools families and staff. This morning we have posted to our website and phone app under the news heading information related to our back to school plans. Please read the back to school letter (Letter 1) and both the Health and Safety Plan and Checklist. Check this site often for additional information and updates.

As we prepare for back to school remember that you can manage your student's lunch account online at My School Bucks. To access the account visit myschoolbucks.com or download the app at the App Store or on Google Play.

We want to thank our families for their patience as we finalize plans for the start of the school year. We know you have many questions regarding plans and procedures as the District prepares for the start of school, which is slated for August 25th. Please know that we are working diligently to address every concern and plan for things we can and cannot anticipate. We are committed to providing instruction, whether face to face in school or virtual at home. More information is coming soon, but we wanted to make everyone aware that while it is our hope for students to return to our school buildings, the District has also secured the resources to provide virtual options for students in the event of a school closure and for those families concerned with returning to school. Students opting for the virtual model will still be connected daily to Sharon City SD teachers and classrooms. If you are interested in at home learning, please visit the homepage of our website www.sharonsd.org to complete the Virtual Learning Form. No doubt our families are concerned with the safety of their children and wondering how school will look in the upcoming weeks and months. We have already received a number of responses and are working hard to address everyone’s questions. We apologize for the slight delay in response as we navigate through all of the requests. The safety of our students and staff is our #1 priority as we strive to continue educating our students during this unprecedented time. Thank you for all of your support and understanding.

With the uncertainties that the current pandemic presents, we realize that at any given moment our schools may once again have to shut down. We’re also aware that some of our students may not be able to attend school or there may be parents who wish to keep their children home. We want our families to know that the District will be prepared to provide instruction to all students in all scenarios, this includes the options of in school face to face instruction and virtual learning, where students will participate in school at home daily. Sharon City Schools have secured the resources to implement a 1:1 initiative. This means: Every K-12 student will be receiving a Chromebook at the beginning of the 2020-21 school year for use in and out of the classroom, as needed. Online learning and connection to our classrooms will be made available to every student. We will maintain instruction regardless of how the District is impacted by COVID-19 closures or restrictions. We understand that families may be hesitant for the children to return to the school buildings. To discuss our virtual learning options, please contact Justi Glaros, Supervisor of Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment, at 724-983-4000, ext. 4990 or justi_glaros@sharonsd.org or visit our homepage to access our Virtual Learning Form.

Sharon City School District Parent/Guardian Survey for the 2020-2021 School Year Message from the Superintendent of Schools: https://5il.co/hzka PARENT/GUARDIAN SURVEY: https://forms.gle/pmnKyqepVKtVHfut9