Cherokee Elementary will be limiting enrollment for the Little Chiefs After School program for the spring semester to 10 students. We will no longer be able to take drop ins.
At this time the program is full, please call the office to be placed on a waiting list.
Basketball Ticket Update - Children ages 5 and under will not be required to have a ticket to enter home basketball games. They will also have free admission to home basketball games. This will also apply to this week's basketball tournament. Thank you!
The JH Basketball bus will be back in Cherokee at 10:20pm.
The 5/6 Basketball bus will be back in Cherokee at 8:15.
The 5/6 & JH games will be played in the new basketball gym at Okeene that is on the north side of town next to the football field and track. You can also watch the game at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/okeene-high-school-okeene-ok/gamff7cdbdc1f?utm_source=braze_automation&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Clell%20Wade%20Event%20Alert
Our 5/6 & JH Basketball teams will be playing at Okeene tomorrow, games will start at 4:30pm.
The elementary basketball bus will leave at 2:45 PM on Monday. The junior high basketball bus will leave at 3:45 PM on Monday for their games at Okeene.
Okeene’s COVID Policy can be found by visiting: https://s3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/1923/okeene_public_schools_new_gym_entry.pdf
Boys open gym tonight from 6pm to 7pm.
Cherokee Schools Return to school FAQ sheet January 2021:
In order to return to school for a healthy 2021 spring semester here are a few frequently asked questions that may help you determine if your child is able to return to school after the break.
Will Cherokee Schools be opening back up in person on January 5th?
Yes, Cherokee Schools will be back in person on January 5th to begin our spring semester.
When can my child return to school if they have been exposed to COVID 19 over the break?
Your child can return to school once one of the following has been met.
A: Your child receives a negative covid test result 5-7 days after the last date of exposure to a positive individual. Tests must be taken no sooner than 5 days after the last date of exposure. Your child may return to school on the 8th day with a negative test result and no symptoms. Daily symptom monitoring must be done by parents for an additional 7 days. Social distancing and wearing a mask must also continue during the additional 7 days.
B: Your child does not take a test and has quarantined for 10 days after the last date of exposure. Your child may return on the 11th day after exposure. Children must be symptom free and parents continue to monitor symptoms daily for 4 days, social distance and wear a mask.
*Last date of exposure means the last day someone was in close contact with a positive individual, within 6ft for a total of 15 min or more within a 24hr period.
What if someone in my household has tested positive for COVID?
The above A and B criteria for return still apply, however the last date of exposure from someone living in the same household unfortunately may cause the date of return to be much longer than 7-10 days.
*For more accurate dates please contact the school office and consult with the administration for a possible return date. Your health care provider may also assist you with return dates for your children in these situations.
When can my child return to school if they test positive for COVID 19?
Your child may return to school:
A: 10 days after the first day of symptoms prior to testing positive and they are symptom free.
B: If no symptoms were present when the test was administered it is 10 days from the date of the test as long as they are symptom free.
If your child will not be able to return on January 5th please contact the school office on Monday January 4th, and let us know. We will then help determine the date for their return, establish distance learning needs and set up any meal request at that time.
Elementary: (580)596-3277 High School: (580)596-3391
Thank you,
Cherokee Public Schools
This information is also posted online at https://5il.co/o8z0.
2021 Cherokee Invitational Tournament Guidelines
January 7th-9th
In accordance with Governor Stitt’s Covid 19 Mitigation measures concerning indoor events our basketball tournament attendance will be limited. We will only be able to allow four spectators per participant.
● Tickets will be sent to all participating school’s teams before the first scheduled day of the tournament. It will be each school's responsibility to distribute tickets to their players. Each ticket will be good for all three days of the tournament.
● You must have a ticket to get in the game. No exceptions.
● This ticket does not waive the price of admission; it only gives the holder admittance to the game(s).
● Once the game you are in attendance to watch has been completed we ask that you please exit the gymnasium within 10 minutes to allow for social distancing.
● Please do not arrive earlier than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled game time for your student athlete’s game.
● Please only attend the games in which your school and athlete is participating in.
● Please social distance at all times, wash your hands and wear a mask as recommended.
*Tournament could be delayed if occupancy reaches more spectators than allowed for one game. Please help us by only attending the game(s) your student athlete is participating in.
*Only Cherokee Invitational tournament tickets will be accepted for admission.
Games will be livestreamed at Cherokeechiefs.tv for those that can not attend.
For any questions please contact the High School Office on Monday.
Thank you,
Cherokee Public Schools
Attention Cherokee Chief Families and Basketball Fans
In accordance with Governor Stitt’s Covid 19 Mitigation measures concerning indoor events our home basketball game attendance will be limited effective immediately. We will only be able to allow four spectators per participant.
● Tickets will be handed out to all participants before the scheduled home game and sent home. You must have a ticket to get in the game. No exceptions.
● Tickets will be sent to the visiting schools for distribution in advance. ● This ticket does not waive the price of admission; it only gives the holder admittance to the game(s).
● Once the game you are in attendance to watch has been completed we ask that you please exit the gymnasium within 10 minutes to allow for social distancing.
● Please do not arrive earlier than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled game time for your student athlete’s game.
Game times and gate times:
● 4:00 Elem girls, gate opens at 3:45
● 5:00 Elem boys, gate opens at 4:45
● 6:00 JH girls, gate opens at 5:45
● 7:00 JH boys, gate opens at 6:45
● 6:30 HS girls, gate opens at 6:15
● 7:50 HS boys, gate opens at 7:35
*Some games may run late, gate times will remain the same.
*Some game times may be different and/or subject to change, please see the schedule changes on the school website. Please social distance at all times, wash your hands and wear a mask as recommended.
Games will be livestreamed at Cherokeechiefs.tv for those that cannot attend.
For any questions please contact the High School Office on Monday.
Thank you,
Cherokee Public Schools
We have made some changes to our basketball schedules. Updated schedules have been posted to our website and are linked below.
https://5il.co/mypi - 5/6 & JH Schedule
https://5il.co/n0sf - HS Schedule
The brackets for the Cherokee HS Basketball Tournament are attached.
Cherokee Chief Families,
We have made the decision to move the PK3 - 5th grade to distance learning starting tomorrow December 16th. Over the past two days we have seen an increase in positive cases within our school community that we have not seen before. We have been very fortunate all semester to avoid a school wide closure however due to this sudden increase and the scheduled break ahead we feel it is best to give our students and staff the best chance to avoid further spread. Our K-4th grade will be given paper packets in place of the devices for the next few days. These will be sent home today with students and can be returned to their teachers after break. We will release students today at normal time, please be aware of the road conditions as you travel to pick up your child.
The link to the meal request form can be found below. Please order by 9am on Wednesday December 16th. Pick up will be from 10am to 1pm in the HS Student Parking Lot.
Thank you and have a safe and enjoyable break!
https://forms.gle/ASPRqSkN1eUtcQDE9
Cherokee Families,
We have had 1 student at Cherokee Elementary School test positive for COVID-19. We have identified 10 students who were in close contact and will begin immediate quarantine. Every parent of a child who came into close contact has been personally notified. If you did not receive a phone call your child did not come into close contact with this individual. All of our quarantine procedures and contact tracing are guided by the State and County Health Department.
Thank you
Meals will be ready for pickup today at 10am. This will be a drive through pickup on the east side of the High School.
Attention Cherokee Families,
Beginning tomorrow, December 15th, grades 6th - 12th will move to distance learning for the rest of the week. We have had two positive cases within our staff at the JH/HS buildings with other tests still pending. These staff members were not in close contact with any students, but in order to mitigate the potential for further spread in our school and community we have made the decision to go virtual. This will mean that all activities for the week will be postponed as well. Updated schedules will be made available at a later date. Students electing to take their semester tests or those required to, will need to check all instructions provided by their teachers posted in Google classroom. Staff will be available during normal school hours to assist with any student or parent questions.
Our Pre K - 5th grades will remain in-person for this week as their building has remained unaffected.
Meal request for all 6th-12th can be made online https://forms.gle/qUaZSDg4SUHWJRRZ6. Please respond to that request as soon as possible so that we may provide meals to all students who would like them this week.
Thank you,
Schedule Updates: Tonight's Elementary and JH basketball games vs Medford have been cancelled. This was a mutual decision made by both districts due to contact tracing and Covid 19 mitigation efforts. Updates to the schedule will be made when appropriate.
Also the HS Academic Meet has been postponed.
No boys open gym today.
The Lady Chiefs will play at 2pm and the Chiefs will play at 6pm. The games will be streamed to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFn3jo5YTiZXWZSl7lcUyRQ
Update: The Lady Chiefs will not be playing tonight. The Chiefs will play tonight. Tonight’s game might be played earlier! Coach Guffy is confirming the time.
The Lady Chiefs will be playing tomorrow!