
Monday breakfast has changed from pancakes to cinnamon rolls.

Thankfully, we were able to reschedule our Madison Volleyball matches to this Saturday. The game has been moved to Madison and the "C" game will begin at 11:00am. There are currently no attendance restrictions for Madison High School home volleyball matches. What that means is that anyone who shows up will be allowed in (with payment.) However, MASKS ARE REQUIRED at all Madison High School indoor events at this time – no one will be able to enter without a mask and must wear the mask for the entirety of the matches. Masks can be purchased for $2 at the door.

Menu for noon meal on Monday, October 12 has been changed to "Cook's Choice."

Just another reminder that Parent-Teacher conferences will not be held this Thursday. Students will be in school all day! Conferences have been moved to Tuesday, October 20th and will not be held in person.

The Ethan FCCLA chapter is selling “DIG PINK” shirts for the volleyball game against Hanson on October 15th. Order Forms are due: October 7th. Please return to Mrs. Hostler

We encourage EVERYONE to fill out the Free & Reduced Application for School Meals! With these hard times this may benefit your family. See news feed for application or e-mail MaryB @ mary.beyer@k12.sd.us for a copy!

You can now view the Daily Bulletin on the Ethan Rustler App!

Check out our Staff Pictures on our website Menu - "Meet the Staff"

All of our Volleyball games this week (B-E, Freeman, and Madison) have been cancelled.

Here are the COVID restrictions for Monday's JV football @Volga
No fan/attendance restrictions.
Masks are required for everyone. (Fans, parents, coaches, athletes)
Athletes do not need to wear them when competing, but are asked wear them when not competing.

In order to attend Friday's football game in Flandreau you have to use a voucher that has been given to our fball players. The voucher must be with you when you pay to get in. Flandreau is limiting attendance at their field.

The Ethan Girls V-Ball team will not be participating in the Pentagon Tourney scheduled for Saturday.

09/22/2020
Dear Parent or Guardian,
The South Dakota Department of Health (SD-DOH) has informed us this evening that a student in our school has been diagnosed with COVID-19. We are alerting parents to be watchful for children with symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 illness during the next 14 days. If your child is identified as being a close contact to the COVID-19 case, the SD-DOH will contact you, as will the school.
Symptoms include:
• Fever or chills • Headache
• Cough • Loss of taste or smell
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • Sore throat
• Fatigue • Congestion or runny nose
• Muscle or body aches • Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
The COVID-19 virus is spread from person-to-person, mainly through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Spread is more likely to occur when people are in close contact with one another (within 6 feet for at least 15 minutes).
If your child develops symptoms of any contagious disease, including COVID-19, do not send him/her to school. If a healthcare provider is contacted, follow all directions on care and testing.
Precautions to avoid illness:
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
• Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick
• Refrain from touching your eyes, nose and mouth
• Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue
• Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects
• Individuals at higher risk for severe COVID-19 illness, such as older adults or people who have chronic medical conditions like heart, lung or kidney disease, should take actions to reduce your risk of exposure (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/people-with-medical-conditions.html)
For more information on COVID-19, South Dakota’s Information Line can be reach at (800) 997-2880 or visit https://covid.sd.gov/.
Sincerely,
Mr. Hawkins

NEW and Improved October Menu is available!! Click Dining for daily menu or Click Student Links - Lunch Menu for Full October Menu!

Due to manufacturing shortage, Breakfast sliders are no longer available to the schools. We will be serving Jimmy Dean Sausage Sticks this Thursday, September 24.

A quick reminder that tonight's home volleyball game against Mitchell Christian is VARSITY ONLY and will begin at 7:00pm. Hope to see you all there!

Update
Upon our initial investigation, no "close contacts" have been determined in our building.
Mr. Hawkins

09/17/2020
Dear Parent or Guardian,
The South Dakota Department of Health (SD-DOH) has informed us that a student/staff member in our school has been diagnosed with COVID-19. We are alerting parents to be watchful for children with symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 illness during the next 14 days. If your child is identified as being a close contact to the COVID-19 case, the SD-DOH will contact you.
Symptoms include:
• Fever or chills • Headache
• Cough • Loss of taste or smell
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • Sore throat
• Fatigue • Congestion or runny nose
• Muscle or body aches • Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
The COVID-19 virus is spread from person-to-person, mainly through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Spread is more likely to occur when people are in close contact with one another (within 6 feet for at least 15 minutes).
If your child develops symptoms of any contagious disease, including COVID-19, do not send him/her to school. If a healthcare provider is contacted, follow all directions on care and testing.
Precautions to avoid illness:
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
• Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick
• Refrain from touching your eyes, nose and mouth
• Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue
• Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects
• Individuals at higher risk for severe COVID-19 illness, such as older adults or people who have chronic medical conditions like heart, lung or kidney disease, should take actions to reduce your risk of exposure (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/people-with-medical-conditions.html)
For more information on COVID-19, South Dakota’s Information Line can be reach at (800) 997-2880 or visit https://covid.sd.gov/.
Sincerely,
Tim Hawkins
Ethan School District 17-1
Superintendent/Elementary Principal

All Ethan students will be dismissed from school on Friday, September 18th, following the parade at 2:45. Thank You, Mr. Hawkins.

Ethan Coronation will be live on Ethan Rustlers You Tube Channel. Tonight, September 15, at 7:30 p.m. Here is the link: https://youtu.be/N7dAmCKNn8s