Back To School Information

Please Wear Face Coverings in School

UPDATE: All students, staff, and authorized visitors 5 years old and older must wear a cloth face covering on school grounds and on the bus through December 31, 2020 or until repealed. Exceptions include when outside while six feet apart while eating or drinking, or for individuals with documented medical conditions, intellectual or developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, other sensory sensitivities, or have trouble breathing are exempt from the face covering requirement.

Request for Face Mask Accommodation 

A Back To School Message from Dr. Smits

Computer Distribution

• - Students in Face to Face or Hybrid A Models will receive their computers on the first day of school.
• - Students in Hybrid B or Virtual Models should pick up their computers prior to the first day of school. In order to provide fast and accurate service, pickup will be by appointment only. Please schedule an appointment here.  If you are unable to pick up your computer during the appointment times listed in that link, please email krause[at]hjt1[dot]org.

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Reopening Our Schools

During these unprecedented times, we understand that there is no one-size fits all model when it comes to educating our students during a pandemic. Our goal has been to be comprehensive and accommodating to our families. As a result, we have prepared a plan that includes multiple instructional delivery models so that we can best meet the needs of all learners. While every scenario may look different than the traditional school year in which we are all used to, we are confident that providing these models to our students is the best way to meet the needs of all learners.

• The Plan to Reopen Our Schools (PDF)
• The Plan to Reopen Our Schools (Espanol PDF)
• Parent FAQs (PDF)
• Parent Survey Results (June)
• Letter from Dr. Smits (PDF)
• Family Forum FAQ (PDF)
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Family Forum Q&A Sessions

We understand that there may be questions as you review the plan to Reopen Our Schools. This is a fluid process as we learn more about this disease. The district hosted live Family Forum sessions during the week of July 27th for families to learn more about the plan and to ask questions.  For those who may have missed the Family Forums sessions, we are making one of the virtual sessions available below. For a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) document that answers many of the common questions asked by parents, click here.

Video Interviews

Learn more about the plan to "Reopen Our Schools" with Dr. Smits, District Administrator; and Mrs. Simonson, Director of Instruction and Curriculum.

An Introduction to Reopening Our Schools

Reopening Our Schools: The Plan

Previous District Communications

Please view these special messages from HJT1 District Administrator, Dr. Smits, as he discusses how the District plans for the 2020-21 school year.

A Reflection on the Transition to Virtual Learning

Planning for the 2020-21 School Year

Contingency Planning for the School Year