Deming Public Schools is committed to keeping our students in school with face-to-face learningand we are required to follow all COVID-19 Safety protocols as published by the Governor’s Office, the NM Department of Health, and NM Public Education Department.
Schools, buses, and classrooms aresubject to closurefor up to 14 days, if4 or moreconfirmed positive COVID-19 rapid response cases are present at a school site. Deming Public Schools has had several COVID-19 positive cases in our schools and we hope to avoid future school closures. To stop the spread and keep our schools safe and open, we need your help.
How You Can Help:
·DO NOTsend students to school if they aresick, even if it is allergies.
·If anyone in your household has**tested positive for COVID-19,do not send students to school for10 days from the date of the positive test.**Any questions on return to school date, please contact your child’s school site.
·Wear a mask.
·Get a COVID-19 vaccine.
·Maintain social distancing.
·Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water are unavailable.
·Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated indoor spaces.
·Limit travel.
·Avoid large family or social gatherings.
·Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
All students and staff will be required to wear a mask during the school day, regardless of vaccination status, while inside the building and when riding the bus. Removal of masks is permitted for drinking and/or eating.
Deming Public Schools requires all schools, staff, and students to follow COVID-19 Safe Practices guidelines and procedures. COVID-19 updates, procedures, guidelines, and confirmed COVID-19 cases are available on the district websitewww.demingps.org.
For information on the current health orders, go to the NM Department of Health websitehttps://cv.nmhealth.org.
June 29, 2021
Mobile Hotspot
Deming Public Schools is in a full reentry model and will no longer be offering remote learning. Due to full reentry, mobile hotspots issued by the district to students and staff, will be deactivated on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Mobile hotspots need to be returned to your school or supervisor, as soon as possible. Mobile hotspots may be issued in the future depending on program or remote learning needs.
Safety updates and important messages and/or district information will be displayed here. Please check often.