Optional COVID-19 Testing is available through USD 382, testing is limited and you must meet one of the following criteria to be considered for testing.
Greenback Family,
With the number of student cases continuing to surge, we will have students mask at LMS and PHS for an increased level of mitigation. Our staff numbers leveled after we had all staff mask, but our student numbers continued to rise and we felt we were seeing some MS and HS student cases likely resulting from student-to-student contact.
We also consulted with Pratt Regional Medical Center and they reported being at a critical staffing status and seeing the same status with the larger urban hospitals. High Covid numbers not only impact those individuals who become hospitalized for Covid, but it can impact the healthcare resources available for other medical needs. Presently, this is a concern for our community.
With data showing 5-7 days of lag between a positive case and exposure, I believe we will not see the curve shift down for at least a week. We will continue to monitor the case numbers and review our masking protocol. We will downgrade our masking protocol and zone when the numbers indicate it is safe to do so for our community.
When parents are vigilant and keeping children home from school when they show symptoms, we are better protected and keep kids in school at a far better rate overall. That and masking will benefit our students in the short run until we move past this surge.
In tough times that require personal sacrifice, I always think of the generation that lived through the Great Depression and fought World War II—both the home front sacrifices and at the front. They didn’t ask to face those two challenges, they just did it. Our students have told us they are ready to do what is needed to support each other and the community. They make me proud.
We will continue to work with our local healthcare professionals with the objective to keep our schools open and our students moving forward safely. We appreciate your support.
Respectfully,
Tony Helfrich
Superintendent
Pratt Schools USD 382
ENROLL TODAY!
Here are the steps to enroll your child(ren) at USD 382:
1. HOUSEHOLD ECONOMIC SURVEY (optional but recommended)
Even though all children will be able to eat FREE during the 2021-22 school year, the Household Economic Survey (HES) generates additional funding for our local educational programs. We encourage all families to consider, review, and complete the HES application. Eligibility determination will be made according to the established guidelines, and if your family qualifies, the district will still receive the funds accordingly. A few additional reasons for this consideration include:
Click here for online HES application Haga clic aquí para obtener la solicitud de HES en línea
You may also apply using paper forms available at the district office or at each school building in the district.
2. COMPLETE ONLINE ENROLLMENT FOR EACH CHILD
Returning students: Log into the PowerSchool Parent portal. Click on Returning Student Registration on the navigation menu at the bottom left. You will be asked to authenticate your session by entering your student's date of birth. After each registration, return to the PowerSchool portal, choose your next student's name from the tab along the top and click on Returning Student Registration.
If you need assistance, you may call any school office or email powerschool@usd382.com.
New students (never attended USD 382 before or did not attend last year): Click the link below to create an account using your email and complete the form for each new student.
New students click here for English Estudiantes nuevos haga clic aquí para español
For assistance creating a Parent PowerSchool account, please contact your child’s school directly. For any technical difficulties encountered during the enrollment process, please contact PowerSchool using these channels.
3. PAY FEES
You may pay fees at your child's school office or during One Stop Enrollment by check, cash, credit card, or auto-debit.
You may also pay your fees online using RevTrak.
4. OTHER FORMS
Middle and High School Students: These are the paper forms you will need to sign if your student participates in activities. You can pick them up at the school office or print them from the website.
Concussion Form 21-22 (must be signed by all student athletes and parent/guardians before the student participates in any athletic or spirit practice or contest each school year)
Physical Form 21-22 (for any student participating in sports)
High School Students Only:
Parent Guardian PHS Athletic Waiver
USD 382 Random Drug Policy 2021-22
We look forward to a great year together!
We are excited to announce that USD 382 is starting a Greenback Hall of Fame. The Pratt Greenback HOF Class of 2021 will be inducted next fall in late September. The Greenback Hall of Fame will recognize and honor individuals, alumni and contributors who have made a significant contribution to the Greenback traditions of GRIT, TEAM, VALOR, RESPECT and PASSION. Individuals recognized will have exemplified the character, ideals, outstanding skills and commitment of excellence promoted by USD 382. The establishment of the Hall of Fame is an opportunity to honor our past and to give our youth a motivating influence for the future. The Greenback Hall of Fame is not just about an individual's success in high school, but more importantly what has been their positive contributions since high school, not just to Pratt but the world in which we live.
Greenbacks have the opportunity to nominate individuals in three different categories.
Alumni - The nominee must have exemplified, during and following his/her career, outstanding skills, character and a commitment of excellence. Alumni can be nominated 20 years after their graduation date. The alumni’s professional and personal life after high school will be a vital part of the consideration.
Educator - The nominee must have exemplified, during and following his/her career, role model characteristics as an educator/school employee. The nominee must have worked at USD 382 for at least ten years and been out of employment at USD 382 for at least five years.
Contributor - The nominee must have achieved a high level of achievement in at least one of the following. Nominations may be made 20 years after the person’s high school graduation. This person does not have to be an alumnus of USD 382.
PHS GO DAY! - Wednesday Sept 15th
FFA Greenhand Conference - Monday, Sept 20
Sophomore Ring Order - Tuesday, Sept 21
Senior Cap & Gown Order - Tuesday, Sept 21
On behalf of our teachers, staff, and school board I welcome you to our district webpage. We are proud of the important work we do with kids to set them up for success and personal well-being this day, this year, and in their future.
We are small-town schools where strong relationships are an integral part of what we do—our principals know every student. Our high school students pair with elementary students (Greenback Match), providing positive leadership and building connections within our student family. Elementary and middle school students hold daily “family” meetings to foster our sense of teamwork and togetherness. Developing our students’ social-emotional strengths is an important goal because we recognize its connection to personal well-being and success both now and in the future.
Because of our size, we are still able to provide a wide variety of opportunities for our students. We have first-class arts programs (band, vocal, theater, debate, forensics, and art), a model elementary MTSS program, an enrichment program for all students, multiple career pathways with instructors in the specialties, and internship and apprenticeship programs. With our connection to Pratt Community College, our college-bound students often leave with 15-30 hours or more of college credit.
In athletics and activities, we compete at a high level—4A for most activities (3A in football). This level allows our entire student body to participate and be successful in multiple activities if they are willing to commit and work hard. But, make no mistake, you must compete with grit to be successful at our level. We have Greenback alumni on scholarship at D1 and D2 programs as well as smaller colleges, community colleges, and technical schools—both for athletics and academics. Regardless of the educational path they choose to take when they leave us, we are proud of our Greenback graduates who are positive contributors to our community and others.
We are small schools with big opportunities. We are a Greenback family. If you would like a tour, please feel free to contact our principals or myself.
Tony Helfrich, Superintendent
Pratt Schools USD 382
