Swink Schools Superintendent Hebberd Press Release 3/25/21

Description: Swink Schools Superintendent Hebberd Press Release 3/25/21.

Swink Schools Superintendent Hebberd Press Release 3/25/21

3-25-21

The state has released Dial 3.0 the newest version moves many of the state’s counties into Protect Our Neighbor status.  PON is the least restrictive level of the dial.  Under the green PON level that Otero County is operating under there are no restrictions on crowd size for outside events.  Inside events are limited to 50% of capacity or 500 people whichever is smallest.  Our posted capacity for the new gym is under a thousand so we will fall a little short of using the 500 number but this should allow us to move forward with either an indoor or outdoor graduation plan that should accommodate the needs of this year's graduates and their families.  The Junior class has reserved Encore for a May 8th prom.  It is encouraging to look ahead to a prom and graduation without restrictive crowd limits.  

Volleyball will also be taking a step toward the normal.  We will allow general admission for the remaining home games (provided we remain at PON). Please check on requirements for away games as those will vary.  Fans will no longer be required to be placed on a gate list to attend home games.  We can accommodate over 400 people with the new limits and look forward to having students, staff and the general public in attendance.  We will operate with a cash gate.  Fans will need to sign in as part of the screening process and to help provide a count and allow for contact tracing if needed. We will sit our student section behind our bench, visiting fans will sit behind their bench and our home crowd will be able to spread out across the whole home side.  Elementary and JH students will need to sit with their families on the home side.  400 should accommodate those who wish to watch but if it looks like we are exceeding our limit we may need to close the gate.

There will be no concessions and no outside food is allowed.  Fans are reminded that everyone in attendance is required to wear a face covering.  If you are unable or unwilling to wear a face covering you may watch the game through our live stream.  Please do not jeopardize the season for our athletes.

Current trends are encouraging and we remain hopeful that they will continue in a positive direction and that restrictions will soon be based on local decisions that reflect our local conditions.  Again, thank you to the community and parents for your cooperation and support.  

If you see an educator, thank an educator.  These people have demonstrated incredible dedication and resilience to provide instruction through this challenging year.  Let’s continue to work together to keep things moving in a positive direction.

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