BPS Update- November 13, 2020
Technology - Grades 6-12: If students are having trouble with their technology working at home and/or connecting to needed applications, please contact the media specialist at either the middle school (Mrs. Dittbrenner) or the high school (Mrs. Oltman) for assistance.
Middle School: (402) 223-1500 ext. 1116
High School: (402) 223-1500 ext. 1892
Nutrition Services - Grades 6-12: Sack breakfasts and hot lunches will be provided to all 6-12 students and elementary students who are quarantined as well. Students will need to pick up meals at the middle school or high school between 11:30 - 12:30. The meals will include hot lunch and breakfast sack lunch. Additionally, there will be one pick up spot in Pickrell at the Community Parking Lot. Pick up times for each location will be at BMS (west doors) and BHS (doors to the west of the main entrance). Students will need to have their lunch number ready to provide the server in order to grab a meal. Remember, meals are free to all students this school year. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Holthus at the high school cafeteria or Mrs. May at the middle school cafeteria. Students that wish to utilize this service need to complete the online survey- please click here for survey.
Middle School: (402) 223-1500 ext. 1111
High School: (402) 223-1500 ext. 1819 / direct # (402) 223-1536
Transportation - Grades PK - 5: Transportation will continue for riders in PK - 5. Additionally, MidStates will provide transportation for 6-12 students who have additional needs. Teachers will be working directly with families and MidStates to determine transportation needs and schedules.
Extracurricular Activities - Grades 6-12: BPS will continue to provide extracurricular activities to students in grades 6-12 to provide avenues to continue to engage students and provide a positive mental and physical outlet. BPS will follow the guidance of the NSAA, PHS, and consult area schools on continuing to provide a safe, competitive environment. Additionally, NSAA encourages schools to play their regularly scheduled competitions unless a COVID-19 issue prevents them from playing. Communication, flexibility, and patience will be key in supporting our student participants as they participate in activities this winter season.
High School Activities - BHS will continue with activities and athletics and will begin winter sports practice on Monday, November 16. Activities and athletics will follow the NSAA guidelines. Athletes, participants, and coaches will be required to wear masks at all times unless they are involved with vigorous activity. Students and coaches will also undergo temperature checks. Additional protocols will be shared with your students before Monday’s practice. Please continue to screen your students, and if they have a temperature or feel ill, please keep them at home.
Middle School Activities - BMS will continue with practices for 7th and 8th grade boys basketball. Monday’s game against Wahoo will be postponed and may be rescheduled at a later date. We will evaluate this on a week-to-week basis. Athletes, participants, and coaches will be required to wear masks at all times unless they are involved with vigorous activity. Students and coaches will also undergo temperature checks. Additional protocols will be shared with your students before Monday’s practice. Please continue to screen your students, and if they have a temperature or feel ill, please keep them at home.