Chieftain Nation,
Over the past several days we have seen an increase in COVID-19 positive cases in our community and secondary school. In response, the Crosbyton CISD custodial and maintenance staff has worked throughout the weekend to disinfect and deep clean our buildings. Our teachers and staff members will continue to require students to wear masks, and observe other measures to help prevent the spread of the virus during school hours.
We are asking that, as a community, you assist us in preventing the spread of this devastating virus. Please wear your mask in public places, and observe social distancing guidelines when you are with others outside of your immediate household. We also ask that when you have a student in your home that has been placed in quarantine that you keep them in your home as much as possible. If you allow these students to leave the house, and attend social gatherings with their peers you are placing others at risk of contracting the virus through close contact, and are defeating the purpose of the quarantine.
If the number of cases in our secondary school continues to rise at the current rate, we will have to consider closing the campus and placing the students in remote learning. We will use this as a last resort because we have learned through this semester that this is not a learning model that our students are successful with, and we fear they will regress academically. This will also cause all extracurricular activities to stop. This would include basketball for both the boys and girls, cross country, FFA, and band. Our students have put in a great deal of work into each of these activities, and we very much want them to be able to compete in the contests that they have been preparing for.
We will continue to follow the guidance from the Texas Education Agency, and the Department of State Health Services when we make decisions concerning COVID-19 cases at school, and we will do everything possible to mitigate the spread of the virus. We are asking you to join us in this effort to keep our students and community safe during these unprecedented times. By working together we can slow the spread of this virus, and allow our students to have a positive school experience.
Shawn Mason
Superintendent
Information for the Regional Cross Country Meet.
If you are attending today’s basketball game, face coverings must be worn 100% of the time while in the gym. All food and beverages must be consumed in the foyer. Thank you for your efforts to keep our students and coaches safe this basketball season.
Basketball season begins tomorrow for our girls teams as we take on Spur at 10:00 a.m. The spectator guidelines below have been developed to help mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus. We ask that you follow these guidelines when you attend basketball games at CHS to help protect the health of our student athletes.
1. Spectators will be screened for symptoms of COVID-19, or who have been in close contact with an individual who has been confirmed to have COVID-19.
2. Temperatures will be checked before entering the gym.
3. Everyone will be required to wear a face covering that covers the nose and mouth in the seating area of the gym.
4. A maximum of 50% occupancy will be maintained in the facility.
5. Visitor seating is located in the Northwest corner of the gym. Visiting teams will sit in the middle section on the West side of the gym.
6. Groups will maintain at least six feet of distance from other groups at all times. A group is defined as no more than 10 people including the members of the household and those who traveled together to the facility.
7. Consecutive row seating will not be allowed. Sit in only the designated areas.
8. At least six feet of distance should be maintained between individuals in and around concession and bathroom area. No food or drinks will be allowed in the main seating area of the gym.
9. Hand sanitizing stations will be located at the entrance, and concession area.
10. Participants will be separated from fans during entry and exit to the contest.
11. The gym and foyer must be vacated immediately after the conclusion of the final game.
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The 2020 Agricultural Advocacy Team of Canyon Ware, Heavenly Vega, Shay Hollums and Alek Sandoval has had a busy week so far with one more competition on Saturday before they compete at district level.
On Tuesday, November 3rd, the team alongside Ms. Barbee traveled to Snyder ISD and competed against 7 other teams. They were awarded 1st place. This placing was very special for us because of COVID we were faced with last minute changes. The students stepped up to the plate and took on a new roll with less than a 48 hour notice.
On Wednesday, November 4th, the full team competed on campus through a new virtual style of contest. The competition was held by Tarleton State and there was 28 teams total in two heats. Our Crosbyton FFA Chapter came out in 4th place for their heat.
They have one more contest to compete in on Saturday 11/07, with Texas A&M University. We wish them the best of luck!
To comply with the guidance issued by the UIL we must limit the number of spectators in our gym to 50% capacity during the 2020 – 2021 basketball season. We have computed this capacity to be 128 home fans, and 70 visitors. Tickets for the general public are available in the high school office.
High School Basketball
• Each ticket is $40.00
• Limit of 2 per family
•Office hours are 7:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
• Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis on November 5th and 6th during the office hours listed above.
• All purchases must be made in person, and paid in full at the time of purchase. No holds will be accepted.
Middle School Basketball
• Each ticket is $20.00
• Limit of 2 per family
• Tickets are available in the high school office from 7:30 - 3:45.
• All purchases must be made in person, and paid in full at the time of purchase. No holds will be accepted.
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Patton Springs ISD will require all spectators to wear a mask during tomorrow’s Girls Basketball Scrimmage.
Crosbyton CISD is searching for a building custodian. Pay is based on experience, and this position qualifies for all full time employee benefits. Applications are available in the superintendent's office.
This afternoon at 2:00 pm we will be going live on our Facebook page to test the stream for Basketball games.
Here's what's happening this week at Crosbyton Secondary.
https://www.smore.com/svxpy
Chieftain Quote of the Day
To comply with the guidance issued by the UIL we must limit the number of spectators in our gym to 50% capacity during the 2020 – 2021 basketball season. We have computed this capacity to be 128 home fans, and 70 visitors. To maintain these numbers, and ensure the parents of our student athletes have an opportunity to purchase tickets, we will be selling season passes for both the high school and middle school home basketball games. Students who have indicated that they will be participating in basketball were given a letter this afternoon with the details on purchasing season basketball tickets. A summary of this letter, and information on ticket for the general public are below.
High School Basketball
• Each ticket is $40.00
• Limit of 2 per family
• Families of high school players will have the opportunity to purchase tickets on November 2nd – 4th at the high school office. Office hours on Monday, November 2nd will be 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and 7:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. thereafter.
• Any remaining tickets will be made available to the public on a first come, first serve basis on November 5th and 6th during the office hours listed above.
• All purchases must be made in person, and paid in full at the time of purchase. No holds will be accepted.
Middle School Basketball
• Each ticket is $20.00
• Limit of 2 per family
• Families of middle school players will have the opportunity to purchase tickets on November 2nd – 4th at the high school office. Office hours on Monday, November 2nd will be 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and 7:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. thereafter.
• Any remaining tickets will be made available to the public on a first come, first serve basis on November 5th and 6th during the office hours listed above.
• All purchases must be made in person, and paid in full at the time of purchase. No holds will be accepted.
Classes will resume at 8:00 am tomorrow.
The CMS Football game for this evening has been canceled.
Due to the current power outages across the district, all CCISD Schools and Offices will be closed today. An update will be given later this evening regarding school for Friday.
We know you’re working hard. We salute you.
