Aurora High School

Information for those traveling to New Covenant for tonight's (12/8) boy's basketball game. -Face coverings are to be worn while in the building -Social distancing is Strongly Recommended if not with the same household. -Home fans will be seated on the NORTH end of the gym. Visiting fans will be seated on the SOUTH end of the gym. -Student athletes that are waiting and watching will have a designated area up on the stage. -Enter the gym through the SOUTH double red doors / Exit through the NORTH double red door. -Changing rooms will be provided. -No Water Coolers will be provided. Each school must provide their own water bottles. -All home games will be live-streamed on the http://live.newcovenant.net/ - Limited seating in the gym for the fans due to the city ordinance.

Beginning on Monday, December 7th ALL students grades 7-12, attending home basketball games must sit in the "student section" located on the south side of the gym. No students are allowed in the Commons Area except to use the restroom or visit the concession stand. In the student section, every other row will be closed. The available rows for student seating will also have every other spot marked for NO SEATING to ensure 3 feet spacing between students. The school district encourages each student to wear a mask but it is not mandatory. The only exception will be those students sitting with their parents/guardians in the north side bleachers. Students who cannot follow these instructions will be forced to leave school property.

Beginning on Monday, December 7th ALL students grades 7-12, attending home basketball games must sit in the "student section" located on the south side of the gym. No students are allowed in the Commons Area except to use the restroom or visit the concession stand. In the student section, every other row will be closed. The available rows for student seating will also have every other spot marked for NO SEATING to ensure 3 feet spacing between students. The school district encourages each student to wear a mask but it is not mandatory. The only exception will be those students sitting with their parents/guardians in the north side bleachers. Students who cannot follow these instructions will be forced to leave school property.

Admission to the Girls Basketball Jamboree on Friday, November 13th at 5:00 can be paid in cash or a canned good (preferred).

Admission to the Girls Basketball Jamboree on Friday, November 13th at 5:00 can be paid in cash or a canned good (preferred).

Congratulation to the Girls Cross Country Team 1st Team Southwest Cross Country All Area: Kaci Singer Aubrey Boatwright 2nd Team Sarahy Lopez Honorable Mention Destiny Jaramillo Aurianna Phillips Coach Melanie Crockett was also recognized as coach of the year.

Congratulations to our Girls Cross Country Team: District Champs! Kaci Singer- 1st Aubrey Boatwright- 3rd Sarahy Lopez- 8th Destiny Jaramillo- 12th Aurianna Phillips- 13th Elizabeth Martin- 22n On the boys side Joe Hargus qualified for state with a 13th place finish.

Spectator guidelines for those traveling to Reeds Spring to watch the Volleyball team on Tuesday, 10/20. 1) Face masks are required to gain admission. 2) Face masks are required when traveling to restrooms or concessions. 3) Social distancing is strongly recommended.

Spectator guidelines for those traveling to Springfield to watch the Soccer Dawgs take on the Greenwood Blue Jays on Tuesday, October 20th. 1) Masks are required for entry. 2)Masks are recommended during game play. 3) Social distancing is required.

Parent Teacher Conference Information for Aurora High School: Due to the current district policy of not allowing visitiors inside district buildings, Parent/Teacher Conferences for the fall semester will be completed via phone. If you wish to meet with your student's teacher(s) simply email that teacher and request a conference with a list of possible dates and time ranges. As teachers receive conference requests they will confirm with parent/guardians for a 10-15 minute time slot. Requests can be made now and all conferences shall be completed no later than Wednesday, October 28th.

Parent Teacher Conference Information for Aurora High School: Due to the current district policy of not allowing visitiors inside district buildings, Parent/Teacher Conferences for the fall semester will be completed via phone. If you wish to meet with your student's teacher(s) simply email that teacher and request a conference with a list of possible dates and time ranges. As teachers receive conference requests they will confirm with parent/guardians for a 10-15 minute time slot. Requests can be made now and all conferences shall be completed no later than Wednesday, October 28th.

Parent Teacher Conference Information for Aurora High School: Due to the current district policy of not allowing visitiors inside district buildings, Parent/Teacher Conferences for the fall semester will be completed via phone. If you wish to meet with your student's teacher(s) simply email that teacher and request a conference with a list of possible dates and time ranges. As teachers receive conference requests they will confirm with parent/guardians for a 10-15 minute time slot. Requests can be made beginning on Wednesday, October 7th and all conferences shall be completed no later than Wednesday, October 28th.

Friday, October 10th when the Houn Dawg football team travels to Marshfield they have limited seating capacity. Each football player and cheerleader will receive 4 tickets to disperse. The High School athletic office has 100 tickets available at a first come basis. If you would like some tickets please call 417-678-3355 to reserve your tickets. The tickets you reserve must be picked up before 4:00 PM on Thursday, October 8th.

Congratulation to AHS sophomore Larson Briggs. He won the JAG essay contest. He will be representing Aurora at the Governor's Mansion on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.

For those fans/parents traveling to Republic Tuesday, September 29th for the Cross Country competition. Spectators and parents must wear a mask and social distance as much as possible.

AURORA HIGH SCHOOL Absentee/Retake Picture Day is: Monday, September 28, 2020 Wagner Portrait Group will be at school to photograph any students who were absent on the initial picture day or any student that needs his/her picture retaken. If you are having a picture taken as a RETAKE, please make sure your student returns their package in its entirety, including the package insert sheet, to the photographer. (Feel free to attach a note to describe what you’d like us to do differently.) Use this link to order: https://bit.ly/3aJJbU3

AURORA HIGH SCHOOL Absentee/Retake Picture Day is: Monday, September 28, 2020 Wagner Portrait Group will be at school to photograph any students who were absent on the initial picture day or any student that needs his/her picture retaken. If you are having a picture taken as a RETAKE, please make sure your student returns their package in its entirety, including the package insert sheet, to the photographer. (Feel free to attach a note to describe what you’d like us to do differently.) Use this link to order: https://bit.ly/3aJJbU3

Protocols for those traveling to Marshfield on 9/21 for the Varsity Softball game: 1. For all events, both indoors and outdoors, properly worn masks are required for entry and anytime an individual is up and moving around the venue. The mask may be removed while seated. As with our reopening plan this applies to students in grades 6 and higher and all adults. 2. Spectators are asked to be properly socially distanced from others that are not members of their own household. All venues will require that one empty row of seats/bleachers be left in front of and behind each family, along with six feet of lateral distance (for example, three chairback seats) on each side of the household group. 3. Concessions and restrooms will be open. 4. Guests must be masked and remain six feet apart while waiting in line. 5. No non-participants (adults, students, etc.) will be allowed to enter the field, court, or performance area upon completion of the event. 6. Students and young children must remain seated with their parents during the entire event. The only exception to this is for members of the student body that are seated in the student section. Venue Capacity A. All indoor and outdoor venues will be limited to 50% capacity. B. In indoor venues, all available bleachers/seating will be open to spectators. C. Based on historical observations, the only event that exceeds 50% capacity is varsity football games on Friday nights. D. Home and Visitor sections will be clearly marked. E. Student Sections are reserved for MHS/MJHS students only and will be clearly marked.

We will honor band, cheer, football and soccer seniors this Friday, September 18th prior to kickoff of the Bell Bowl vs. Mt. Vernon. Ceremony will take place around 6:45.

Guidelines for spectators going to Strafford on Tuesday, September 15th to watch the Volleyball match. 1) Gym capacity will be 50%. 2) Facial coverings are STRONGLY recommended. 3) Social distancing is STRONGLY recommended when possible. 4) Benches will be disinfected prior to and after the events. 5) Teams will not change benches after sets in 7th-12th grade volleyball games. 6) Locker rooms will be available for all teams 7) Water will not be provided. A bottle fill station is located in the gym lobby.