Eastland Independent School District

Just a reminder of the schedule for the remainder of this week..... 4/6 (Tuesday) Freshman only at school. The English 1 EOC is a 5 hour timed test and we will dismiss students at approximately 1-1:30 pm. All other students should communicate, by email, with their teacher(s) if they are unsure of their assignments for the day. 4/7 (Wednesday) Normal School day 4/8 (Thursday) Sophomores only at school. The English 2 EOC is a 5 hour timed test and we will dismiss students at approximately 1-1:30 pm. All other students should communicate, by email, with their teacher(s) if they are unsure of their assignments for the day. 4/9 (Friday) Normal School Day

High School Schedule for next week (4/5-4/9) Monday (4/5)- Regular School Day Tuesday (4/6)- EOC STAAR Test for FRESHMAN and students retesting ONLY. All other students will be given work to do at home. Wednesday (4/7)- Regular School Day Thursday (4/8)- EOC STAAR Test for SOPHOMORES and students retesting ONLY. All other students will be given work to do at home. Friday (4/9)- Regular School Day

Tonight's JV SOFTBALL game against Bangs has been cancelled. Varsity only will play in Bangs starting at 5. The boys are on regular schedule tonight in Bangs with JV at 4 and Varsity at 7. See you there.

Please read the attached announcement from EISD administration

Unfortunately due to the continued bad weather and interruptions to vital services all EISD school campuses will remained closed through Friday, Feb. 19th. Our dedicated team of administrators and maintenance crew are working hard to assess and maintain our buildings so we can get back to teaching our students next week. The Siebert FEMA dome is open for anyone needing shelter during these trying times. We are grateful and blessed to be a part of this wonderful community that has banded together during this trying time. I pray for continued safety and health for you all in the days to come. Please continue to check on your neighbors and take care of one another. We look forward to seeing all our families and students back at school next Monday. Even when it’s crazy cold...”It’s a GREAT day to be a Maverick!” Dr. Jason Cochran

EISD will not have school on Tuesday (2-16-21) and Wednesday (2-17-21). We will keep you updated as we go through the week. Stay safe and warm.

Changes to Maverick basketball games Friday (2-12-21)in Millsap. No JV games tonight. Varsity will start at 6:00.

For Maverick Fans unable to attend tonight's Lady Mavs playoff game vs Nocona you can visit the following link to livestream the game: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU8GGTrTCGPL1weJd-mdseQ

The Lady Mavs Softball scrimmage against Brownwood Friday (2-12-21) has been cancelled.

**Update** The Lady Mavs Basketball playoff game vs Nocona will be Thursday (2-11-21) at Chico High School (263 FM2952, Chico, TX 76431). Tip off will be 7:30 Eastland will be the home team. Tickets can be purchased here: https://chicoisdtx.net/District/1164-Schedules-to-PRINT.html

The Lady Mavs Basketball playoff game vs Nocona will be Thursday (2-11-21) at Chico High School (263 FM2952, Chico, TX 76431). Tip off will be 7:30. Ticket information will be posted as soon as it is available.

The Middle School basketball games scheduled for Thursday, February 11th have been postponed until Tuesday, February 16th. The games will still be played at Peaster Junior High with the 7B game beginning at 4:30.

Our Lady Mavs softball team will scrimmage Stephenville today (2-9-21) in Eastland starting at 4:30. This will be a varsity only scrimmage.

Maverick Boys Basketball Games at Millsap Friday, February 12 Freshman @ 5:00, JV @ 6:15, Varsity @ 7:30 all in HS Gym. Tickets for the game must be purchased online. They can be found here: www.millsapisd.net/tickets Spectators will also need to fill out a health screener before coming into the gym. That can be found at: www.millsapisd.net/screen Screeners need to be done the day of the game. They will have QR code’s for them to scan for the screener as well if they wait to do them when they get here. Fans must wear a face covering entering the building. Millsap will not have a concession stand at the game.

Our Lady Mavs basketball team will play Monday (2-8-21) vs Millsap at Stephenville High School to determine playoff standings. Tip off is at 7:30. The Lady Mavs will be the visitors. Tickets will be available for purchase at the gate.

2/5/2021 Dear Parent/Guardian, In keeping with Eastland ISD’s practices to respond to COVID-19, we are notifying all student families that a STUDENT who was lab-confirmed to have COVID-19 was present on the campus of Eastland Middle School on Friday, February 5, 2021. Due to privacy requirements, we will not be releasing the name of the individual or details that may identify him or her. The District is working with local health officials and we have begun a case investigation. Campus administrators have contacted any individuals determined to be in close contact with the infected individual. We will keep you apprised of further updates that may be necessary. While we do not have reason to believe that those who were not in close contact with the infected individual have reason to be concerned, we ask that you, as always, to watch for symptoms of COVID-19. Any of the following symptoms indicate a possible COVID-19 infection: • Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit • Loss of taste or smell • Cough • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath • Fatigue • Headache • Chills • Sore throat • Congestion or runny nose • Shaking or exaggerated shivering • Significant muscle pain or ache • Diarrhea, nausea or vomiting If you or any member of the EISD community does begin experiencing any of these symptoms in a way that is not typical, we encourage you to contact your physician. We encourage anyone in the EISD community who is lab-confirmed to have COVID-19 to please notify our school by contacting the campus administrator. Dr. Jason Cochran - Superintendent Eastland ISD

The varsity boys basketball game vs Early scheduled for Tuesday (2-2-21) has been postponed to be played on Monday (2-8-21) at Early High School tip-off will be at 6:30. The JV games will still be played in Early on Tuesday, February 2. 5:00 - JV Red in HS Gym 6:15 - JV Black in JH Gym There are no changes to the Lady Mavs games on Tuesday (2-2-21)

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is having a heart strong program on Feb. 4 and Feb. 16. It is one session but the 4th is an evening program and the 16th is a lunch program. They will have a cardiology specialist answering questions, the latest on heart health from Texas A & M, and testimonies from real Texans who are survivors and working on keeping their heart healthy. If you or anyone you know could benefit from this program please share the information. Amy-O’Brien-Glenn County Extension Agent – Eastland County Family & Community Health

1/29/2021 Dear Parent/Guardian, In keeping with Eastland ISD’s practices to respond to COVID-19, we are notifying all student families that a STUDENT who was lab-confirmed to have COVID-19 was present on the campus of Siebert Elementary School on Friday, January 29. Due to privacy requirements, we will not be releasing the name of the individual or details that may identify him or her. The District is working with local health officials and we have begun a case investigation. Campus administrators have contacted any individuals determined to be in close contact with the infected individual. We will keep you apprised of further updates that may be necessary. While we do not have reason to believe that those who were not in close contact with the infected individual have reason to be concerned, we ask that you, as always, to watch for symptoms of COVID-19. Any of the following symptoms indicate a possible COVID-19 infection: • Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit • Loss of taste or smell • Cough • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath • Fatigue • Headache • Chills • Sore throat • Congestion or runny nose • Shaking or exaggerated shivering • Significant muscle pain or ache • Diarrhea, nausea or vomiting If you or any member of the EISD community does begin experiencing any of these symptoms in a way that is not typical, we encourage you to contact your physician. We encourage anyone in the EISD community who is lab-confirmed to have COVID-19 to please notify our school by contacting the campus administrator. Dr. Jason Cochran - Superintendent Eastland ISD

1/27/2021 Dear Parent/Guardian, In keeping with Eastland ISD’s practices to respond to COVID-19, we are notifying all student families that a two STUDENTS who were lab-confirmed to have COVID-19 were present on the campus of Eastland Middle School on Wednesday, January 27. Due to privacy requirements, we will not be releasing the name of the individuals or details that may identify them. The District is working with local health officials and we have begun a case investigation. Campus administrators have contacted any individuals determined to be in close contact with the infected individuals. We will keep you apprised of further updates that may be necessary. While we do not have reason to believe that those who were not in close contact with the infected individuals have reason to be concerned, we ask that you, as always, to watch for symptoms of COVID-19. Any of the following symptoms indicate a possible COVID-19 infection: • Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit • Loss of taste or smell • Cough • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath • Fatigue • Headache • Chills • Sore throat • Congestion or runny nose • Shaking or exaggerated shivering • Significant muscle pain or ache • Diarrhea, nausea or vomiting If you or any member of the EISD community does begin experiencing any of these symptoms in a way that is not typical, we encourage you to contact your physician. We encourage anyone in the EISD community who is lab-confirmed to have COVID-19 to please notify our school by contacting the campus administrator. Dr. Jason Cochran - Superintendent Eastland ISD