Iredell-Statesville Schools and the Stay-At-Home Order

With NC Governor Roy Cooper’s statewide Stay at Home Order beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2020, we would like to encourage our parents and students to stay at home.  This order directs people to stay at home except to visit “essential businesses, to exercise outdoors, or to help a family member.”  The district will still fulfill the three orders from the state by continuing to operate our 15 meal pick-up sites, 6 essential employee childcare sites, and support the remote learning of our students.  

Our sites will be open on a limited basis to solely conduct essential business.  Please call or email the location prior to going to the building.  Schools and offices will continue to take care of anything that is possible, remotely.  All employees will remain on call and will be available by email.  You may find contact information located on any of our websites under the Faculty & Staff Directory. 

Below you will find the answers to some frequently asked questions we have received:

Can I still pick-up meals at one of the 15 meal pick-up locations?
Absolutely. Meals will continue to be served at each of our 15 meal pick-up sites.  The only thing we ask of you is to complete this Meal Request Form each week so that we can properly prepare enough meals for each of our locations.

What are my options if I do not have Internet access or have issues with my device?
You can find information regarding support, tips, and internet access by viewing the Remote Learning Support for Students/Parents document.

Will students still take an end-of-grade or end-of-course exam?  
No, we have recently learned that there will not be standardized testing for this school year.  You can read more about the approved state waiver by reading this press release.

Will students receive Report Cards?
Students will receive their third 9-weeks Report Cards.  Staff members will be printing and mailing them out by April 10, 2020.

Will our high schools and early colleges still hold proms?
At this time, all proms have been postponed.  We will continue to monitor the situation and reconsider after more time has passed based on the advice from the CDC and orders from our national, state, and local government.

Will we still hold graduations?
We know that the current events have our Class of 2020 asking some specific questions about their senior year.  The order made by NC Governor Roy Cooper extends only through April 29, 2020 at this time.  AS we continue to evaluate this fluid situation, we will update you with more information as it becomes available.  The safety of our students and their families is our top priority.

Will the district continue to hold their 2020 Summer Session?
The district will continue to evaluate the current COVID-19 situation.  At this time, we plan on holding those courses during our 2020 Summer Session; however, we have delayed the registration of all Enrichment Courses hosted by the Academically and Intellectually Gifted Department to April 15th to give us more time to decide if we will be holding the 2020 Summer Session.

Can I still register my child for kindergarten?
Yes.  While we would love to meet our future I-SS graduates in-person, our elementary schools will be continuing to register children online.  If you have a rising kindergartener, please reach out to the school to find out more information.