MORRIS
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Morris Public Schools
Guidelines For Basketball
2020 - 2021
To: Students, Athletes, Coaches, Officials, Staff, Administration, Parents, and Patrons
From: Morris Public Schools
As we begin our winter sports, it will be different than any other winter season we have encountered. The health and safety of everyone connected with these events is our major concern. Our participation in the season will depend on everyone's cooperation. These next few items are not an extensive list of protocols, but we feel they will help us have a better opportunity to play our season.
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Masks will be required by everyone entering the facility and while you remain in the facility.
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Players and coaches will wear masks at all times even while on the bench area. An exception is that players may remove their masks while participating in the actual contest.
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Social distancing will be observed and will be encouraged.
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Due to COVID-19, there will be no congregating in the lobby. Please try to sit together as families and observe as much spacing as possible.
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We will not try to limit crowd participation, but this may become a policy that we have to adopt during the year.
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All OSSAA guidelines and policies will be observed.
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Only approved personnel will be permitted to sit at the scorer’s table. No exceptions will be granted.
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There will be no hospitality room this year.
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Concession stand food will be prepackaged and drinks will be bottled.
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Visiting schools will need to communicate with the Athletic Director to assure that protocol has been followed and athletes are not COVID-19 positive.
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Remember: wear masks, wash hands, and social distance.
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Announcements will be made regarding items in Item 11.
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MASKS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR $ 1.00 at the gate.
Admission will be: Adults $5.00, Students $3.00
We hope your experience is wonderful and we look forward to seeing you.
Update on Students with Fever or Symptoms:
- Students with a fever should NOT be sent to school. If you take your child”s temperature and it is over 100 degrees or they present with other COVID-19 symptoms, DO NOT send him or her to school.
- Notify the office of your child’s illness as soon as possible.
- Students who have been ill should remain out of school until released by local or state public health officials or physician (if COVID-19 testing is positive), or fever-free with no fever reducing medication for at least 10 days (if COVID-19 testing or official guidance in not sought).
Morris Public Schools is pleased to announce as of September 1, 2020, anyone18 years and under can receive free breakfast and lunch meals provided by the Child Nutrition Program. This includes all of our students, traditional and virtual. Anyone not physically attending classes must call 918-733-9072 ext. 298 in advance stating the number breakfasts and lunches desired. All account balances remain as is, until further notice.
In short, there will be no charges for meals for anyone 18 and under. If you have questions, call 918-733-9072 ext. 209.
Child Find
Do you know a child with a disability or suspected disability age 3 to 21 years?
Morris Public School wants to identify children with established or suspected disabilities, regardless of the severity, and provide the most appropriate services to meet their individual needs. These children do not have to be enrolled in school, Head Start, day care, state institutions, other child care, or treatment facilities.
Help us to provide services to any child with a disability in need of special education and related services! Contact Stephanie George, Special Education Director, 918-733-9072 Ext. 217, PO Box 80, Morris, OK 74445.
