Huerfano School District RE 1 Return to In-Person Instruction 2020-2021 as approved at the Emergency Board Meeting on August 31, 2020.
Category Archives: Notifications
Message from Superintendent of Schools 4/22/2020
Dear Parents, Guardians, Students and Community members:
It is with great sadness that I announce all Huerfano RE-1 schools will be closed for in person instruction the remainder of the school year (through our last day of May 22nd) as stipulated by Governor Polis late Monday evening. We, as educators and compassionate people, are devastated that we will not have the opportunity to gather with our young people for in person instruction, celebrating end of year events or saying “goodbye” to our students. Kids, I can tell you for a fact, your teachers miss every one of you.
I know everybody entertained the hope that we could possibly resume normal instruction, events and activities in May. Unfortunately, these items will not occur. Also, to be clear, the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) has “canceled all performances, festivals, competitions and all athletics for the remainder of the 2020 season” , ending on June 1, 2020.
Parents and students, remote learning will continue through May 22, 2020. I ask that you please finish strong and make every effort to do the best that you can.
There are still many school related items such as: IPad return, classroom book returns, locker clean-out, outstanding fees paid etc. that will need to be addressed many of which will depend on the status of the Corona virus and regulations put in place by the Huerfano and Las Animas Health Department. We will let you know any plans considering the above-mentioned end of year items as soon as they are developed.
On a positive note, we do have plans for an alternate format of graduation on May 22nd that will be held downtown at the intersection of 5th and Main similar to a homecoming parade with recognition of each graduate and issuance of their diploma. A 2nd, more traditional graduation, with a very limited number of guests along with extensive social distancing will be held on June 13th at the football field complex if allowed to do so by our health department at that time. These plans have not been finalized at this point yet we do know that we want to recognize our fantastic graduates with the recognition they so rightfully deserve. This will be a historic and memorable time for our seniors considering the extraordinary health crisis we are enduring. The specifics of our nontraditional and traditional graduation ceremonies will be released in due time.
This “closure” of schools will not affect our free breakfast and lunch pick-up program. This will remain available for those wanting to participate.
All these changes to the delivery of instruction, stay at home orders, loss of income and fearing for our health and that of loved ones have been unexpected, frustrating, challenging and frightening, to say the least.
However, I know that our students, families, teachers, administrators and staff members have risen to the occasion during these most difficult times.
I, personally, want to thank everyone for your flexibility, patience, understanding, thinking safety first for all our community and your continued support.
May you all remain positive, safe and healthy!
With kindness and respect,
Michael J Moore
Superintendent/Huerfano Re-1
October 26, 2017 Early Dismissal
Dismissal time for all students on Thursday, Oct. 26 will be at 3:05pm. Buses will run at 3:05pm. Thank you!
Call for Nominees for School Board Director
Click on the link above for information regarding School Board candidacy.
School Board Workshop
A School Board Workshop will be held at the District Office on Saturday February 4th at 9:00 AM.
Weather Notifications
Remember that when the weather is bad, to check Mr.Moore’s Closure Rubric and the various links found on that page. The district does it’s best to provide accurate and timely information.
A reminder from the Technology Department
All ready this year we have replaced a number of iPad charging cables and audio adapters, and at least one Charging adapter. We would like to remind parents and especially students that these items cost the district to replace, and therefore we must pass these costs on to students.
As was noted in the ipad information packet that all students received, the technology Department has established a Technology Store. We have a small stock of Chargers, charging cables and Audio adapters available for purchase. The cost are listed below.
Charging adapter $19.00
Charging Cable $9.00
Audio adapter $6.00
Please exercise reasonable care when disconnecting you charging cable from your iPad. Nearly all instances of an iPad failing to charge can be blamed on a cable that has been pulled out of the ipad by the cable instead of the plug itself.
The Technology Store will also have a limited number of replacement cases available to replace damaged cases. These will cost the students with damaged cases $45.00
Please take care of your iPad, they are precision instruments and are easily damaged. Repairing damaged iPads or replacing accessories, lost or broken, costs the district money. Thank you.
USDA NonDiscrimination Notification/Statement Letter
Here is our USDA-Non-Discrimination-Notice for our School Lunch Program, per USDA regulations.
Any person alleging discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex(including gender identity and sexual orientation), age, or disability has a right to file a complaint within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory action. All civil rights complaints within Huerfano School District RE-1’s Food and Nutrition Services Department should be directed to Tara Burke, Food Service Director. You may reach Tara Burke via phone at 719-738-1520 or by email at . Complaints can be submitted verbally, in writing, or anonymously.
Huerfano School District Re-1’s Food and Nutrition Services Department will obtain all necessary complaint information and process the complaint within 90 days.The following information will be collected:
• Name, address, and telephone number of the complainant
• The nature of the incident or action that led the complainant to feel discrimination was a factor
• The basis on which the complainant believes discrimination exists
• The names, telephone numbers, titles, and business or personal addresses of persons who may have knowledge of
the alleged discriminatory action
• The date(s) during which the alleged discriminatory action occurred
The complaint will be forwarded to:
CDE Office of School Nutrition
1525 Sherman Street Suite 309
Denver, CO 80203.
http://www.cde.state.co.us/nutrition/civilrights
For all other FNS nutrition assistance programs, State or local agencies, and their
subrecipients, must post the following Nondiscrimination Statement:
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination
Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at:
http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint filine_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (566) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
- mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; - fax: (202) 690-7442; or
- email:
This institution (Huerfano School District Re-1) is an equal opportunity provider and employer.