COVID Update - December 18, 2020
Greenback Family,
This message is simply to thank our parents and community for its support. I’m sure you haven’t agreed
with every decision, but I feel blessed to be part of a community that steps up to the plate like happens
in Greenback Land.
One of my favorite movies is “It’s a Wonderful Life” with Jimmy Stewart. Besides it’s inspiring message,
there’s a memorable scene in the movie where Jimmy Stewart’s character barely keeps his building and
loan open during a bank run in the Great Depression. David Schmidt and I joke that every week feels like
that scene as we try to stay open. We are fortunate to have a fantastic team of teachers, administrators,
and support personnel who have covered for each other to fill gaps. I marvel at their commitment to our
kids.
Of course, we still have some tough sledding over the next 3-4 months. We will continue to do our part
to put our students and community in the best position to keep growing and stay safe.
Have a Merry Christmas and I hope that everyone gets to have quality time with the people that matter
most to you.
Respectfully,
Tony Helfrich
Superintendent
Pratt Schools USD 382