Dear Baraga Area School Families,
In the continuous effort to update the community with the latest from the Governor’s office things are a bit confusing. Things are not clear and we are wading through the muddy waters of the latest orders announced by Governor Whitmer on Friday. Here is what we do know. The State of Michigan’s newest health orders do not address rules for workplaces—those are the responsibility of the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA). MIOSHA has indicated that they are still deciding if they will lift their face covering mandate for employees. Until changes from MIOSHA are announced, Baraga Schools is required to follow the current MIOSHA rules. The CDC and our local Health department have just recommended that schools should continue with their local plans and maintain the status quo until the end of the school year. As for now Baraga Schools will continue to follow our Return-To-Learn plan until further rules and guidance are released. We again would like to thank everyone for their support and patience especially as we wade through some of these muddy waters.
Sincerely,
Richard Sarau
Superintendent
Both Baraga Music Concerts will be in person. 6th Grade, choir and guitar will perform on May 20th and the K-5th grades will perform on May 25th. Both concerts are at 1:45 pm in the big gym. The 7th-12th Baraga Band will perform virtually at a later date. Details were recently emailed to parents. Two adults are welcome to attend per student. Details on vouchers for guests will come soon. Performances will be livestreamed for those not able to attend. Please reach out to Ms. Nevela (cnevala@baragaschools.org) with any questions or ideas. Masks and social distancing are required at this event.
The K-12th grade art show will be on display during the concerts. Pictures of the show will be posted to the Baraga Area Schools Art Facebook page for those who cannot attend in person.
With her teammates in attendance Baraga's Allison Durant signs on the dotted line to play basketball at Gogebic Community College next year
Below is the link to view our virtual scholarship presentation tomorroweveningat 6:00. To join, you will need a Google Account. Please contact Amanda Rinkinen with any questions.
https://meet.google.com/gbg-iiig-nbz
The chicks have started to hatch in Mrs. Warner's Little Vikes room
Baraga Families, Please see below for an important message from Superintendent Richard Sarau regarding in-person learning and the recent uptick in quarantines at the school.
ATTENTION:
We are VERY disappointed and saddened to have to send this announcement to the community. Due to recent events, quarantines, positive COVID cases, and due to the current increase in positive cases in the community, the Class of 2022, in consultation with the Western UP Health Department, and the adults who have been so diligently hard working to put this on, have had to make the tough decision to cancel prom.
We have put a lot of time, energy, money (all prom ticket money will be refunded) and heart into this prom and this was not an easy decision. We know that many people are out a lot of money due to tuxes and dresses (so are we sadly), and we are very sorry for this. We did always know that prom being cancelled was a possibility. We just hoped it would be able to happen.
With prom being so close to the Baraga School Graduation - repercussions from our prom could greatly affect graduation, BASH, breakfast and graduation parties. We do not want the loss of these events to be placed on our classes shoulder or for our seniors to miss out on these huge life events. Again, we are very sorry for this announcement.
Sincerely,
Desiree Lauritsen
Stefanie Holley
Class of 2022
Unfortunately, due to the number of students who will still be quarantined next week, our Scholarship Night will be held virtually. More info will be given to students once plans are finalized. Thank you for understanding.
Welding and Manufacturing plus Graphic Design and Marketing both have awesome facilities! Our students are lucky to have these great opportunities for free job training and skill building.
Stop number three- Automotive Tech
Stop number 2- Construction Trades
Stop number one for our field trip- Health Careers CTE Program.
REMINDER: All non-quarantined 10th graders will be going to tour the CTE Center in Hancock, plus a new CTE program at MTU. We will be picking up pizza on our way home since we will not be back in time for lunch. Social distancing and masks will be required on the field trip. Please arrive at school on time as the bus will depart at 8:30.
Those students age 16-18 who would like a covid vaccine should have their parents call the BCMH hotline at 906-524-3471, and then select option 1, to leave their child's name and contact information so we can get them scheduled.
The yearbook team is AGAIN searching for photos. This time we need JV VOLLEYBALL photos. If you have any please email them to vklein@baragaschools.org THANK YOU!
Baraga County Memorial Hospital has contacted us in regards to providing vaccinations to any student ages 16-18. We will be contacting students to gauge interest, but if you would like your student to receive the vaccine or like more information, please contact the office at 353-6661.
Junior/Senior High guardians who have students in music classes, please check your email for important concert information. Thank you!
REMINDER: CELEBRATIONS WILL BE AT LAKESIDE TODAY FROM 3-6 FOR TUX RENTALS FOR OUR PARENT RUN PROM.
Baraga Area Schools will host their K-12 Art Show/Display that will run during the Spring Concerts on May 20th and 25th from 1:45 to 3:30 each day. It will have one piece from each student that was in Art Class this year and the students will select their best work that they want to display.
We have started a page for Student of the Week and Student of the Month celebrations. We will update this as the time goes on. PLES information will also be added soon. Check out all the Viking Strong photos below.
https://www.baragaschools.org/page/viking-strong