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Face Masks

  • The CDC's website states "If you are not fully vaccinated and aged 2 or older, you should wear a mask in indoor public places." and, "If you are fully vaccinated, to maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others, wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission." 

  • In light of the increase in the number of reported positive Covid cases in Sebring, masks will be mandatory for all staff, students, and visitors.

  • Per the CDC requirement: masks are mandatory on school buses.  This includes to and from school, while riding to and from a field trip, and while riding to and from athletic events.

School Start  and Dismissal Times

  • BL Elementary - Building opens at 8:00 a.m. / Tardy Bell at 8:10 a.m./ dismissal at 2:30 p.m.
  • McKinley - Building opens at 7:30 a.m. / Tardy Bell at 7:40 a.m. / dismissal at 2:20 p.m., PLEASE NOTE, MCKINLEY'S TIMES ARE DIFFERENT THAN LAST YEAR.

Open House / New Student Orientation, Annual Title I Parent Meeting

The Annual Title I Parent meetings will cover the building plans, review of the federal programs received by the district, and how the program will be administered. Parent input will be sought. 

  • McKinley - Tuesday, August 17th at 6:00 p.m.
  • BL Elementary - Wednesday, August 18th at 6:00 p.m.

Water Bottles

  • A water bottle will be provided to all students on the first day of school.
  • Water bottle filling stations are available in both buildings. 
  • The water fountains are inoperable to reduce the spread of the virus. 
  • Please ensure that your child brings a water bottle to school every day.




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