Noxon Public Schools

We have been notified of a positive COVID case in the high school. That student's last day on campus was Tuesday 11/28/23. This is our reminder that flu season is upon us and COVID is currently active in the community. Please cover coughs and sneezes, wash your hands, avoid poorly ventilated and crowed areas, and stay home when you are sick. We appreciate you helping keep our kids healthy.

Congratulations Zach Storassli and Samuel Christensen on being selected to represent Noxon at the 2023 All-State Band and the University of Montana from November 10-12! Well done on this prestigious honor. We're so proud of you both and know you will represent Noxon wonderfully at these events. Best of luck!

Reach Higher Montana

PINK OUT

Parent please fill out the free and reduced application for meals at https://dca.opi.mt.gov/FRApp?sponsorNum=0811 .

ATTENTION: Girls interested in Junior High Volleyball or Basketball. See attached flier for summer open gym information!!

NOTICE OF HUMAN SEXUALITY INSTRUCTION On May 16, 2023, Noxon Public Schools will host the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) and present the dangers and issues/trends. As the parent, guardian, or individual responsible for childcare, you have the right to have your child excused from the assembly. Therefore, your child’s absence will be excused. Agent Brian Cassidy from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) will discuss the dangers and trends he has observed in his investigations. Although topics such as cyberbullying and the permanence of images on the internet are familiar, Agent Cassidy will also address the increased frequency of sextortion crimes aimed at youth and the risks posed by emerging technology. The presentation is for students in grades 7th through 12th grade. This presentation isn't meant to be a scare tactic. Agent Cassidy will provide tips for staying safe online and ways for kids to protect each other from malicious actors. Please complete the section below or contact the school office at (406) 847-2442 to excuse your child from these activities. Student Name: ________________________________ School: ___________________________ Grade: ______________________________________ Teacher: __________________________ Human Sexuality Activities/Instruction for which your child should be excused: Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Dates/Class Periods to be excused: 7-12 grade Assembly Parent/Guardian Name: _________________________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian: ____________________________________Date: _____________ ***At 6 pm on May 16, 2023, a presentation will be for parents in the Noxon High School Gym. In addition, agent Cassidy will share valuable resources to help keep you and your children safe on the Internet.***

HOSA's thank you in the Ledger!

Noxon School was just informed of a staff member being diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. Public Health was notified and they will reach out if the school needs to take any further precautions. They did want to remind everyone to wash your hands, stay home if sick, and read attached CDC meningitis information. Meningitis symptoms include sudden onset of: Fever Headache Stiff neck There are often other symptoms, such as: Nausea Vomiting Photophobia (eyes being more sensitive to light) Altered mental status (confusion) Newborns and babies may not have, or it may be difficult to notice the classic symptoms listed above. Instead, babies may: Be slow or inactive Be irritable Vomit Feed poorly Have a bulging fontanelle (the “soft spot” on a baby’s head) Have abnormal reflexes If you think your baby or child has any of these symptoms, call the doctor right away. Typically, symptoms of bacterial meningitis develop within 3 to 7 days after exposure; note, this is not true for TB meningitis, which can develop much later after exposure to the bacteria. Anyone who thinks they may have meningitis should see a doctor as soon as possible. https://www.cdc.gov/meningitis/bacterial.html

Last week HOSA students attended the State Leadership Conference in Billings. They competed in individual and team events. Callie Cano and Elloria Jensen placed 2nd in their Health Education event. We learned so much and can't wait to attend next year.

Noxon School Election Notices

Due to the INCLEMENT WEATHER, Noxon School will be closed on December 1st. Students and Staff, please stay home.

HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) Week is in November. In honor of that HOSA students have sent thank you cards to local hospitals as an act of GRATITUDE, they have taken blood pressures at a local bazaar and senior center as an act of PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, and finally they helped out at the Noxon Senior Citizen Center as an act of SERVICE! So proud of these future health professionals and leaders!

HOSA is at it again! They sold coffee and hot cocoa bombs at the PTO Christmas Bazaar as their first fundraiser. They also took blood pressures and provided education about the result as a professional development activity! Healthcare professionals in the making!

Noxon's HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) group organized many activities for Red Ribbon Week. They did daily morning announcements, a coloring contest, a door decorating contest, an assembly, elementary presentations, dress up days, and finished with a buddy walk! Noxon students showed up and proudly expressed the Red Ribbon Week theme this year, "Celebrate Life, Live Drug Free!"

There will not be school on October 20th and 21st. These days are set aside for professional development for teachers

The junior high football game scheduled today against Troy has been canceled. The home varsity football game against Gardiner this week will played on Thursday, October 6 at 7PM. This will be Senior Night.

​Just a reminder that flu season is upon us. COVID is currently active in the community as well. Please cover coughs and sneezes, wash your hands, avoid poorly ventilated and crowed areas, and stay home when you are sick. We appreciate you helping keep our kids healthy.

We have been notified that a junior high student tested positive for COVID-19 today, 9/28/22. We are following CDC isolation / quarantine guidelines but wanted to remind everyone to watch for the possible symptoms. Please reach out to the school nurse if you have any questions or concerns and keep your kids home if they are sick. CDC* Possible symptoms include: Fever or chills Cough Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Fatigue Muscle or body aches Headache New loss of taste or smell Sore throat Congestion or runny nose Nausea or vomiting Diarrhea

The Noxon Varsity Volleyball games scheduled for tomorrow (9-24-22) are at St. Regis. NOT in Mission as previously advertised. Sorry for the misinformation.