Dear MVRHS Community, Like the rest of the island, we are experiencing an uptick in COVID cases at MVRHS. Read More / Leia mais
Our Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- COVID update 5.11.22 May 11, 2022
- COVID Testing Program Update / Atualização do programa de testes COVID January 28, 2022
- COVID Protocol Flowcharts January 11, 2022
- COVID Testing Program Update / Atualização do programa de testes COVID January 11, 2022
- COVID Testing Program Update | Atualização do programa de teste COVID September 16, 2021
- MVRHS COVID Testing Protocols 2021-22 | Protocolos de teste MVRHS COVID 2021-22 September 10, 2021
- Back to School COVID Protocols / Protocolos de COVID de volta às aulas September 9, 2021
- Coronavirus Information for worldwide understudies June 29, 2021
- COVID-19 Test Kit & Consent Forms January 12, 2021
- Hybrid Walkthrough January 7, 2021
- Flu Vaccinations Required for all Students January 5, 2021
- Hybrid Information Sessions & Update on Midterms January 2, 2021
- Volunteers needed for the COVID testing program December 30, 2020
- The Holiday Break and COVID-19 December 22, 2020
- Update About Our Hybrid Schedule Start Date December 8, 2020
- Remote Participation in the Hybrid Schedule December 4, 2020
- Returning to School on Monday 11/30 November 29, 2020
- New Schedule and Other Changes Following the Thanksgiving Break November 24, 2020
- Message on Holiday Travel November 23, 2020
- Reducing Risk During Holiday Travel November 19, 2020
- MVRHS In-Person Support Update November 19, 2020
- Important Update from the Superintendent November 17, 2020
- Important Update November 15, 2020
- Letter from the Superintendent, 11/13/2020 November 13, 2020
- Letter from the Superintendent, 11/12/2020 November 12, 2020
- Letters from the Superintendent, 11/9/2020 November 9, 2020
- Update on plans to increase in-person instruction for students November 2, 2020
- MVRHS In-Person Support Plan Details September 29, 2020
- Reopening Plan August 31, 2020
- Letter From Superintendent D’Andrea Regarding the MVPS Reopening Task Force July 16, 2020
- Planning for Reopening School July 8, 2020
- MVYPS Family Survey: Back to School Planning for 2020-2021 July 5, 2020
- Additional Food Funds for Families during COVID-19 June 26, 2020
- Helping Teens Stay Safe During Summer 2020 June 5, 2020
- Important Message From the School Nurses May 25, 2020
- Remote Learning Update, Revised Calendar, and Standards for Success May 15, 2020
- Food Service Update May 11, 2020
- Pandemic-EBT Funds for Groceries May 5, 2020
- DESE’s Special Education Letter to Parents and Toolbox April 30, 2020
- Q3 and Q4 Grades Visible in Powerschool April 29, 2020
- Schools to remain closed until the end of the school year April 21, 2020
- Update about Lunch & Technology April 17, 2020
- April Break and School Lunch April 10, 2020
- Message about School Lunch from Superintendent D’Andrea April 10, 2020
- COVID-19 and Special Education April 9, 2020
- Remote Learning FAQs April 7, 2020
- Remote Learning Plan from Principal Dingledy April 5, 2020
- Message from the School Nurses April 3, 2020
- Message from the Superintendent April 3, 2020
- Important Message on Remote Learning March 30, 2020
- Message from Principal Dingledy to Students March 30, 2020
- Letter from Superintendent D’Andrea March 29, 2020
- Letter from Principal Dingledy March 26, 2020
- Resources Available Through Community Services March 25, 2020
- Extended Learning Opportunities March 23, 2020
- Letter from Superintendent D’Andrea March 22, 2020
- Letter from the Principal March 19, 2020
- Letter from the Superintendent March 17, 2020
- Coronavirus / COVID-19 Info March 17, 2020
- Food and Educational Resources March 17, 2020
- Update on COVID-19 from Student Support Services March 17, 2020
- Letter from Superintendent D’Andrea March 15, 2020
- Letter from Superintendent D’Andrea March 13, 2020
- Important Survey March 12, 2020
- COVID-19 Virus Update March 9, 2020
COVID Testing Program Update / Atualização do programa de testes COVID
Please read the latest information on COVID testing and protocols from the Superintendent's Office here. Favor ler aqui as últimas informações sobre testes e protocolos COVID do Escritório do Superintendente. Read More / Leia mais
COVID Protocol Flowcharts
COVID Testing Program Update / Atualização do programa de testes COVID
Please read the latest information on COVID testing and protocols from the Superintendent's Office here. Favor ler aqui as últimas informações sobre testes e protocolos COVID do Escritório do Superintendente. Read More / Leia mais
COVID Testing Program Update | Atualização do programa de teste COVID
Dear MVRHS families, Please see letters below from the Superintendent's office regarding important information on Martha’s Vineyard Public Schools COVID-19 Testing Program -- including the link for giving consent in order to participate in the program. Read More / Leia mais
MVRHS COVID Testing Protocols 2021-22 | Protocolos de teste MVRHS COVID 2021-22
Dear MVRHS Families, The faculty, staff, and administrators are energized and ready to welcome students back to fully in-person learning this week. As much as we desire to leave pandemic-related planning behind us, we must continue to monitor and respond to current health conditions for the safety and well-being of our community. Read More / Leia mais
Back to School COVID Protocols / Protocolos de COVID de volta às aulas
Coronavirus Information for worldwide understudies
The wellbeing, security and prosperity of all understudies is first concern for UK colleges. For the most recent direction and backing, if it's not too much trouble, contact your individual college straightforwardly. UK colleges have adjusted to the Covid-19 pandemic, guaranteeing understudy security stays main concern while proceeding to convey the elite showing the UK is known for....... Colleges have carried out various Covid-19 help benefits that global understudies can get to, for example, air terminal get administrations, helplines for understudies that run day in and day out and working with free guiding and psychological well-being support administrations........ Across the UK, Read More / Leia mais
COVID-19 Test Kit & Consent Forms
We have begun surveillance COVID-19 testing. All students will need to fill out the attached consent forms. Read More / Leia mais
Hybrid Walkthrough
What to expect during hybrid at MVRHS. PLEASE NOTE: Students should enter through the front door when they are getting dropped off. If coming by bus, students enter at the drop off door. Students who drive should park in the lot near the field or the gym lot and can enter at the front or gym doors. (This isn't correct in the video) Read More / Leia mais
Flu Vaccinations Required for all Students
Please read the letter from the school nurses regarding flu vaccinations. Read More / Leia mais
Hybrid Information Sessions & Update on Midterms
This week, there are information sessions regarding our hybrid program beginning on January 11th. We will not have a midterm week in January. Read More / Leia mais
Volunteers needed for the COVID testing program
MVRHS is looking for some volunteers to help with the school's COVID surveillance testing program starting in early January. The work will involve labeling self administered vials/packets for distribution and handling the bagged samples students return to the school to prepare them for shipment. PPE will be provided. Please reach out to sdingledy@mvyps.org if you are interested. Most of the work time will be during the school day. Thank you,Sara Dingledy, Principal MVRHS está procurando alguns voluntários para ajudar com o programa de testes de vigilância COVID da escola que começa no início de janeiro. O trabalho envolverá a rotulagem de Read More / Leia mais
The Holiday Break and COVID-19
An important message from our school nurses regarding the holiday break and COVID-19 Read More / Leia mais
Update About Our Hybrid Schedule Start Date
The hybrid schedule is set to begin on January 11, 2021. Read More / Leia mais
Remote Participation in the Hybrid Schedule
Expectations and guidelines for remote learning as part of Cohort D and for students who stay home due to quarantine requirements Read More / Leia mais
Returning to School on Monday 11/30
We will resume our regular Remote Learning with In Person Support starting tomorrow. Read More / Leia mais
New Schedule and Other Changes Following the Thanksgiving Break
Our schedule is set to change on Monday, November 30. Read More / Leia mais
Message on Holiday Travel
In light of the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases, we are urging all families to stay local for the Thanksgiving holiday. Read More / Leia mais
Reducing Risk During Holiday Travel
Advice and recommendations from MVYPS nurses regarding safety and mitigating risk while traveling over the holidays Read More / Leia mais
MVRHS In-Person Support Update
Dear MVRHS Community, Thank you all for your flexibility during this difficult time. Due to continued quarantine and supervision challenges, we will continue to be all remote next week and not offer school wide in-person support on Monday and Tuesday. We will resume our normal in-person support on November 30. Read More / Leia mais
Important Update from the Superintendent
Letter dated 11/17/2020 from Superintendent D'Andrea regarding where we are with COVID testing. Read More / Leia mais
Important Update
MVRHS is suspending in-school person support the week of November 16th - 20th. Read More / Leia mais
Letter from the Superintendent, 11/13/2020
Regarding the start date of increased in-person instruction. Read More / Leia mais
Letter from the Superintendent, 11/12/2020
More confirmed COVID-19 cases in Island Schools Read More / Leia mais
Letters from the Superintendent, 11/9/2020
There has been one confirmed COVID-19 case at the Edgartown School.We are postponing the start date of increased in-person instruction for our grades 5 and 6.Houve um caso de COVID-19 confirmado na Edgartown School. Read More / Leia mais
Update on plans to increase in-person instruction for students
Please see below for an update on plans to bring back more students to in-person instruction at MVYPS. Letter from Superintendent D'Andrea Carta do Superintendente D'Andrea Read More / Leia mais
MVRHS In-Person Support Plan Details
The First Week This week, teachers and administrators will prioritize meeting with students who they identify as needing specific support at this time (students who are particularly vulnerable, who are struggling with engagement, who have a specific reason for a teacher check-in, or who have been scheduled by a parent). Students with IEPs will hear from liaisons, and students who receive English Language Services will receive communication from their teachers about coming to campus. How do I sign up to come to school? Beginning the week of 10/5, you will request in-person support through your mentor teacher, who will also be asking for your requests during MM groups on Read More / Leia mais
Reopening Plan
Dear Parents and Families, Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year. What follows in this letter is an overview of our official reopening plan, a description of what instruction will look like for your child, links to additional resources and information, and an invitation to join us for upcoming information sessions, during which you will have the opportunity to follow up with any questions you may still have. Continue Reading Bem-vindo ao ano escolar de 2020-2021. O que se segue nesta carta é uma visão geral do nosso plano de reabertura oficial, uma descrição de como será a instrução para seu filho, links para recursos e informações adicionais e um convite para se juntar a nós nas Read More / Leia mais
Letter From Superintendent D’Andrea Regarding the MVPS Reopening Task Force
Dear Families, I am writing to update you on our progress toward Martha’s Vineyard Public School’s reopening plan for this fall. The Island-Wide task force has been broken into sub-committees that are working on critical areas that require careful planning. MVPS will be presenting a final plan during the first week in August. A list of our sub-committees and their progress is here. Superintendent's Letter | DESE Commissioner's Guidance | Fall Reopening FAQ's from DESE Queridas famílias, Estou escrevendo para atualizá-lo sobre nosso progresso em direção ao plano de reabertura da Martha's Vineyard Public School para este outono. A força-tarefa em toda a ilha foi dividida em Read More / Leia mais
Planning for Reopening School
Greetings MVRHS Community,As part of our planning for reopening the school in September, the MVRHS team is looking for input from parents, students and staff. On Sunday, July 5, we sent out a survey from the Superintendent and the district team. That survey covered topics such as attendance, transportation and other things that will shape district planning. Please, if you haven’t already, fill out that survey before Friday, July 10th. Read More / Leia mais
MVYPS Family Survey: Back to School Planning for 2020-2021
Dear Families, In order to prepare for our school reopening this fall, the Martha's Vineyard Public Schools are asking families to complete this short survey. The questions will ask about your preparedness for remote or online learning, and concerns you may have about returning to school. The link below will bring you to the survey. Please be sure to read the brief introduction that will provide important information. The survey will only take a few minutes and provides an opportunity to share any of your questions or concerns. We will be accepting responses until Friday, July 10th. Thank you, Matt D'Andrea Pesquisa para as famílias de MVYPS Planejamento para volta à escola Read More / Leia mais
Additional Food Funds for Families during COVID-19
Helping Teens Stay Safe During Summer 2020
As we continue to adjust to the realities of COVID-19, this article discusses ways in which parents and other adults engaged with students can support them during a potentially atypical summer. Read More / Leia mais
Important Message From the School Nurses
We hope this letter finds you well during this incredibly difficult situation we are all in! It was hopeful hearing our Governor's message on Monday about his plans of slowly re-opening the State of Massachusetts. We would like to reiterate, slowly. We are only in Phase One of his plan. Please be aware that we are still being encouraged to: Stay at home as much as possible.Wash our hands frequently with soap and water or use hand sanitizer if washing your hands is not possible.Always wear a mask in public if you can't distance yourself at least 6 feet from others outside and inside buildings. Read More / Leia mais
Remote Learning Update, Revised Calendar, and Standards for Success
Please find below a letter from Superintendent D'Andrea. In addition, you will find linked below a letter from the Commissioner of Education about remote learning, our revised Remote Learning Plan, and the content standards most critical for student success in the next grade as developed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Teachers will be focusing on these standards to ensure our students are prepared for the next school year. Read More / Leia mais
Food Service Update
Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, MVRHS, Tisbury, and West Tisbury Schools are all now providing delicious and nutritious, prepared meals for breakfast and lunch. We encourage students to access meals using any of the schools. We ask that those who wish to partake of our food service, please preorder their meals using the corresponding meal form provided on each school’s website. Please complete the form for the school in which you will be receiving food. Read More / Leia mais
Pandemic-EBT Funds for Groceries
Eligible families are receiving funds on an EBT card (like a pre-paid gift card) which can be used to purchase food while schools are closed. Pandemic - Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) is a crisis response nutrition program, that has been activated as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Open PDF Read More / Leia mais
DESE’s Special Education Letter to Parents and Toolbox
Dear Parents, We are hoping you and your family are healthy, safe, and adjusting to our situation with COVID19 restrictions. Your teachers and service providers have been working very hard at providing remote learning to meet your children's needs within each of your family's structures. It has been quite an experience for all of us. The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Special Education Department has asked us to forward a Parent letter and Toolbox for your information. You can also find updated information with this link: http://www.doe.mass.edu/covid19/sped.html Please let us know of any questions. Queridos pais, Esperamos que você e Read More / Leia mais
Q3 and Q4 Grades Visible in Powerschool
Good evening, I hope this email finds everyone well. Like you, I am craving the sunshine and channeling the amazing weather we had today and Saturday. Being able to get outside and enjoy this beautiful island just makes everything much more manageable. The good news is that the beautiful weather is in front of us. I want to take a moment to explain the grades for Q3 and Q4 you will see in PowerSchool. Quarter 3: You should see a final letter grade for quarter 3. While this was not a complete quarter, we determined that there was enough assigned work to warrant a letter grade. We extended the end of the marking period to allow students Read More / Leia mais
Schools to remain closed until the end of the school year
Please see the attached letter from Superintendent D'Andrea. Supt Lttr 4.21.20.pdf Veja a carta em anexo do Superintendente D'Andrea. Supt Lttr 4.21.20 Portug.pdf Read More / Leia mais
Update about Lunch & Technology
Good Morning, Please read the following letters from the superintendent. One is about the school food program islandwide. The other is about technology and contains information about internet service. Thank you, Sara Dingledy Supt Lttr 4.14.20.pdf Tech FAQ.pdf Bom Dia, Por favor, leia as seguintes cartas do superintendente. Uma é sobre o programa de alimentação escolar em toda a ilha. O outro é sobre tecnologia e contém informações sobre o serviço de internet. Obrigado, Sara Dingledy Supt Lttr 4.14.20 Portug.pdf Tech FAQ.pdf Read More / Leia mais
April Break and School Lunch
Good evening MVRHS families, We hope the new remote learning structure has provided some predictability and structure to the school week. We have been really pleased with the student engagement thus far, and I know that teachers are very happy to see and talk with their classes. We continue to miss you all, and we continue to hope that we will be back together in the building again. Please be aware that the All Island School Committee has voted to cancel April vacation for the Martha's Vineyard Public Schools this year. Monday, April 20 is a state holiday (Patriots' Day) and therefore there is no school on that day. However, remote learning will Read More / Leia mais
Message about School Lunch from Superintendent D’Andrea
Dear Families, I would like to take this opportunity to extend tremendous gratitude to the food service workers in our school district. They have worked tirelessly through this school closure to ensure that our Island families receive meals during these uncertain times. The school district is very proud of their hard work and selflessness. To date, they have provided thousands of meals to individuals across the Island. One of our main priorities is to continue to provide food to our students. At the same time, we need to ensure that the service that we are providing is conducted in a manner that maximizes the safety of our staff. With this in mind, we will be making changes to the way Read More / Leia mais
COVID-19 and Special Education
Remote Learning FAQs
Dear MVRHS families, I know that yesterday brought on a range of experiences and emotions. For some, this new plan is a welcomed change. For others, it may be anxiety-inducing. Hopefully, in time, this new routine will strengthen connections between teachers and among classmates and promote engagement with the coursework. We welcome feedback about how we can make it better. Changes may not happen immediately, but we all are committed to making this work as well as possible. In anticipation of some questions, we put together an FAQ. We have also attached a letter about online etiquette. Please read both. Be well, stay connected and remember that Read More / Leia mais
Remote Learning Plan from Principal Dingledy
Dear MVRHS families, We appreciate your patience during this challenging time. We have been working hard over the past week to digest the new DESE guidance and develop a thoughtful plan to support and engage our students moving forward. I want to take time to thank the enormous number of folks--department chairs, counselors, administrators and teachers who have provided feedback-- who have helped out with this. What we are outlining here is the first step of the plan. There will be refinements along the way. Teachers are learning new systems and structures, and things may look a little different from class to class. We look forward to partnering Read More / Leia mais
Message from the School Nurses
Dear Martha’s Vineyard School Community, We hope you and your family are healthy and safe. During this time away from school due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreaks, we are taking this opportunity to remind everyone that your actions do make a difference. Currently, there is no vaccine to prevent Covid-19. Here is what we all can do: • Stay at home except for essential needs such as grocery shopping, pharmacy, or medical visits.• Social distancing (staying at least 6 feet apart) is one of the most important factors that we can currently control to prevent the spread of COVID-19.• Wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds with soap and WARM water. Also, before and after Read More / Leia mais
Message from the Superintendent
Dear Families, The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has developed guidelines for school districts for remote learning during the COVID-19 school closure. Based on this guidance, school administration and union leadership have collaborated to develop a Remote Learning Plan for the Martha’s Vineyard Public Schools that was reviewed and approved by the school committee last evening. The plan outlines for the school community the objectives of our remote learning program, expectations for family support, and our strategy for addressing student needs. A copy of the Remote Learning Plan is attached to this email. Families will continue to be Read More / Leia mais
Important Message on Remote Learning
Dear MVRHS Community, Please see the attached message in regard to remote learning for students. Thank you, Sara DingledyPrincipal DESE Letter to Families_COVID19 3.30.20.pdf Caro Comunidade MVRHS, Por favor, veja a mensagem em anexo sobre aprendizado remoto para os alunos. Obrigado, Sara DingledyDiretor DESE Carta às famílias COVID 19.pdf Read More / Leia mais
Message from Principal Dingledy to Students
Hi All, Like I imagine many of you are, the MVRHS team is really hoping we will all be together again on May 4. There are so many important events coming up that are special because everyone is together, in one space, celebrating. We are all crossing our fingers and toes that we will be able to experience these as a united community in several weeks. School is just not the same when it happens on a screen, however advanced our technology is. We know now that we will be learning from home until at least May 4. As Superintendent outlined in his email yesterday, we will soon transition into 'Remote Learning" 2.0. The past two weeks were an unknown, and focused primarily on Read More / Leia mais
Letter from Superintendent D’Andrea
Dear Parents, As you are aware, Governor Baker has extended the school closure until May 4. During the initial weeks of this stoppage, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education asked school districts to provide learning opportunities for students. With this extension of the closure, we will be working on reaching out to families on a more formal level to provide required assignments and deliver instruction. School administration and teachers are working together to finalize staff and student expectations for the coming weeks. We want to ensure as much as possible that all students receive the appropriate level of instruction and work Read More / Leia mais
Letter from Principal Dingledy
Dear MVRHS Families, Yesterday, Governor Baker announced that schools will be closed through April, with a goal to reopen May 4. We know that this is a challenging time for so many families. There are lots of unknowns, many districts--including our own--are working to figure out what online/distance learning should look like. This is not a perfect exercise, and I am not sure if we will ever strike a perfect balance between engagement and making students overwhelmed, but we are working to get there. We are awaiting guidance from the Department of Education about how we should proceed with regard to new content, distance learning and credit Read More / Leia mais
Resources Available Through Community Services
Letter from Superintendent D'Andrea, 03/25/2020 Read More / Leia mais
Extended Learning Opportunities
Letter from Superintendent D’Andrea
Dear Families, The past week has been challenging for our Island community, and I would like to take this opportunity to provide you with an update. Let me begin by thanking the custodial staff, food service workers and our ASPs for their efforts to offer food for Island families. Last week we delivered hundreds of meals due to the work of these individuals. Their hard work is greatly appreciated by the entire school community. I also want to thank the teachers and ESPs who have begun to reach out to our families to provide alternative access to learning opportunities to our students during the period of the school closure. Teachers have been utilizing online platforms to engage Read More / Leia mais
Letter from the Principal
Dear Parents and Students, We really miss you all! Although we cannot have direct interaction, we are all committed to maintaining contact, continuing learning, and offering support during this potentially isolating time. ACADEMICS: All teachers have been asked to reach out to you via google classroom or email by the end of day on Friday March 20th. Many have already done so. If this does not happen by the end of the day Friday, please email jlight@mvyps.org and he can assist you in getting in touch with the appropriate teachers. Teachers have also been asked to post learning resources and opportunities starting Monday, March 23. The goal and purpose of any work assigned by Read More / Leia mais
Letter from the Superintendent
Dear Families, By the end of this week you will be hearing from you child’s teacher about plans to provide learning opportunities. We intend to have resources available to all students by Monday, March 23. Please do not hesitate to contact your school if you are in need of assistance accessing these resources. School staff are available by email and you can call building offices between 10:30 and 1:30 Monday through Friday. Food will be available starting tomorrow from 11:00 to 1:00 at MVRHS, the Oak Bluffs School, the Edgartown School, the Tisbury School and the West Tisbury School. Delivery will be directly to your car, so please drive to the curb and wait for a staff member to Read More / Leia mais
Coronavirus / COVID-19 Info
Please refer to this page for news and updates regarding our school district's response to the coronavirus / COVID-19 outbreak. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mike Savoy, school nurse. News Click here to see all news regarding the coronavirus and MVRHS. MVRHS Resources Community Agreement: Face Covering Expectations and Guidelines District Fall Reopening Plan Guidance & Counseling School Lunch Info and Menu Books, Audiobooks and more from Home Remote Learning Resources for TeachersIsland Resources & Updates MV Hospital Coronavirus Updates MV Community Services Updates Food Resources What You Need To Know (Island Health Care) MVTV COVID-19 Read More / Leia mais
Food and Educational Resources
Dear Parents, I wanted to touch base with you after Governor Baker's press conference on Sunday evening. The Governor is closing all schools until April 7. This will extend the time that we will be making educational resources available to students. The decision about whether or not this date is extended will be made as we get closer to April 7. We plan to have these resources available no later than Monday, March 23. Schools will be reaching out to families before the end of the week. Food will be available for all students starting on Wednesday, March 18. Service will be grab and go style and will be offered at MVRHS, the Edgartown School, the Oak Bluffs Read More / Leia mais