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ISD 549 reminds parents and students that masks are still mandatory on school campuses through the last school day of the 2020-21 academic year, per directive from the Minnesota Department of Education. Yesterday afternoon the Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced updated guidelines for masking. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced the end of theRead more

Parents/Guardians Since the start of the school year, we have prioritized in-person learning while protecting the safety and health of our students, staff, and families. This has included access to regular COVID-19 testing for our educators and staff. We’re pleased to now be able to offer regular COVID-19 testing to our students, as well. ThroughRead more

We were notified by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) that an individual who attended Perham’s Prom and Post-Prom has tested positive for COVID-19. It is possible that the person was able to spread the disease while attending these events.  Independent School District 549 and MDH have completed contact tracing for the events that wereRead more

Perham High School will be hosting a COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccination Clinic on April 29 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the breakout area by the stairwell near the first floor lockers. The event is for students 16 and over with consent from parents/guardians.  Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is one of the most important steps youRead more

As residents and visitors throughout our Otter Tail communities, Otter Tail County Public Health is reaching out to you for your help.  We are seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases in west central Minnesota, and that includes Otter Tail County, that began over the past several weeks.  The community spread of the virus is beginningRead more

COVID-19 Testing for Kids and Families MDH announced a recommendation for all school-age youth returning to school, youth sports, or extracurricular activities, and their families, to get tested every two weeks through the end of the school year. While it is not a requirement, regular testing complements other safety measures already in place, such asRead more

COVID-19 Testing for Kids and Families MDH announced a recommendation for all school-age youth returning to school, youth sports, or extracurricular activities, and their families, to get tested every two weeks through the end of the school year. While it is not a requirement, regular testing complements other safety measures already in place, such asRead more

We will be making some changes in meal pick up, starting Feb. 16. The process will change to the following:  1) Meal Pick Up will be at the Prairie Wind Middle School Main Entrance (just before Door 3 of HS)  2) When you arrive for meal pick up, you NEED TO CALL the PWMS officeRead more

Families, Students and Staff:   During the transition to distance learning for students in third through 12th grade, we will be providing childcare for Tier I essential families during that time. The childcare will begin on Nov. 30 and be housed out of the Prairie Wind Middle School.   Under guidance from the Minnesota Department ofRead more

Independent School District 549 has announced its intentions to implement full distance learning for third through 12th grade students, beginning on Nov. 30 through January 18th. The plan was presented and approved by the ISD 549 Incident Command Team. Students in preschool through second grade would stay in their current in-person learning model.  The shiftRead more