Coronavirus (COVID-19)
This page was updated on June 9, 2023.Sunman-Dearborn Community Schools Return to In-Person Instruction Plan - Updated June 8, 2023
Federal Stimulus Plan - Submitted to IDOE in June of 2021.
COVID-19 Re-Entry
Parent Letter - February 18, 2022 - This letter contains information about the Indiana Department of Health's (IDOH) recent announcement regarding a transition from the pandemic phase towards an endemic phase for COVID-19.
Parent Letter - January 4, 2022 - This letter contains information regarding temporary protocols as we return to school for the 2nd semester of the 2021-2022 school year.
Parent Letter - August 20, 2021 - This letter contains information regarding new guidance from the Dearborn County Department of Health.
Return to In-Person Instruction Plan Presentation slides
June 10, 2021 Board Meeting Return to In-Person Presentation
Parent Letter - April 1, 2021 - This letter contains information about the continued mask mandate for K-12 schools.
Parent Letter - March 4, 2021 - This letter is a call to action for parents regarding funding for public education.
Parent Letter - February 12, 2021 - This letter contains information from Dr. Jackson regarding e-learning during inclement weather, planned e-learning during Spring Break, and the Sunman-Dearborn Online Academy
Parent Letter - January 6, 2021 - This letter contains information from Dr. Jackson regarding new COVID-19 protocols for students identified as close contact in the school setting.
Dearborn County Health Department Letter - January 6, 2021- This letter is from Dr. Eliason, Dearborn County Health Officer
Parent Letter - December 16, 2020 - This letter contains information from Dr. Jackson regarding the back to school plan in January.
Parent Letter - December 4, 2020 - This letter contains information from Dr. Jackson regarding new CDC and ISDH quarantine protocols for students identified as close contacts.
ISDH Quarantine Guidance - This ISDH document provides additional information regarding the new CSC and ISDH quarantine protocols.
Re-Entry Plan Update Board Presentation - This is a PDF copy of the presentation made to the board on November 12, 2020. It includes updates on Spring Break e-learning, close contacts in the same household, and our plan moving forward for the high school and middle school for the remainder of 1st semester.
Re-Entry Plan Update Board Presentation Video Board Presentation Video - This is the link to the video of the November 12, 2020 Board Meeting on YouTube.
Parent Letter - November 10, 2020 - This letter contains very important information from Dr. Jackson regarding changes in the delivery of instruction starting on Monday, November 16, 2020.
Indiana State Department of Health Color-Coded Recommendations - Color-coded recommendations based on community spread.
Indiana State Department of Health COVID-19 Dashboard
Stage 4.5 Event Plan Press Release
Re-Entry Plan Executive Summary
Sunman-Dearborn Community Schools Re-Entry Plan
Sunman-Dearborn Community Schools Re-Entry Plan Presentation
Sunman-Dearborn Community Schools Re-Entry Plan Presentation Video
Indiana State Department of Health Return to School Document
Sunman-Dearborn Community School Re-Entry Plan Parent FAQ - (Updated July 30, 2020)
2020-2021 Student Registration Forms
Kindergarten Online Registration
New Student Online Registration
In-District Online Application
Out-of-District Online Application
Sunman-Dearborn Online Academy Registration
Technology Support
Chromebook Support Form - Update April 3, 2020 - Please use this form for any Chromebook or other technology-related issues. A member of our IT department will contact you.
Sunman-Dearborn Family Technology Website
Sunman-Dearborn Instructional Resources
The resources listed below can be accessed with login credentials either paid by Sunman-Dearborn Community Schools or included with our textbook adoption. If you need any assistance to access the resource, please contact your child's teacher. They will assist you with the login name and password. By using the Sunman-Dearborn Instructional Resources, your child's teacher can track their progress and better assist your child in the mastery of standards and skills.
K-5 Summer Reading and Math Calendars
6-8 Summer Reading and Math Calendars
Sunman-Dearborn Family Technology Website
Math Seeds
Reading Eggs
Study Island
ExactPath
Discovery Education (Science)
Pearson Textbooks
McGraw-Hill Textbooks
Continuous Learning Plan - This document is required to be submitted to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) and posted on our website.
Free Instructional Resources
Many educational companies are offering free resources for students. Please click on the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) page listed below, then click on Family Resources. These resources have been reviewed by IDOE staff.
Indiana Department of Education COVID-19 Remote Learning
Archived Parent Letters and Other Items
Parent Letter - November 30, 2020 - This letter contains information from Dr. Jackson regarding e-learning, remote and hybrid learning.
Parent Letter - November 17, 2020 - This letter contains information from Dr. Jackson regarding East Central High School and Sunman-Dearborn Middle School remote and hybrid learning.
Parent Letter - October 21, 2020 - This letter contains important information from Dr. Jackson regarding the recent ISDH Red designation for Dearborn County.
Parent Letter - October 19, 2020 - A letter from Dr. Jackson with several important updates.
Parent Letter - September 11, 2020 - This letter contains information regarding E-Learning and an opportunity for all students to receive free meals through the end of 1st semester.
Parent Letter - August 14, 2020 - This letter contains information regarding close contact notification if a confirmed COVID-19 student or staff has been in our schools.
Parent Letter - July 24, 2020 - This letter has important updates about the start of the school year.
Parent Letter - July 10, 2020
Parent Letter - July 2, 2020 - This letter includes information regarding the Re-Entry Plan Executive Summary and S-DOA Final Registration.
Parent Letter - June 25, 2020 - This letter includes clarifying information regarding the Sunman-Dearborn Online Academy, PowerSchool online registration update, and the IDOE parent survey.
Parent Letter - June 19, 2020 - This letter includes information about PowerSchool online registration.
Parent Letter - June 12, 2020 - This letter includes preliminary information regarding our re-entry plan and an update on PowerSchool.
Parent Letter - June 4, 2020 - This letter includes information about collecting student belongings left behind, registration for the 2020-2021 school year, and a parent survey regarding return to school for August.
Parent Letter - May 29, 2020 - This letter includes the process for distributing student personal belongings, information on area summer meals, and report cards.
Parent Letter - May 22, 2020 - This letter includes the process for distributing student personal belongings.
Parent Letter - May 18, 2020 - This letter includes end-of-year updates including information on student personal belongings.
Parent Letter May 5, 2020 - This letter includes updates on 4th Quarter and 2nd Semester grades, collection of student personal belongings, and Chromebooks usage over the summer.
Parent Letter April 23, 2020 - This letter has several updates including Graduation, Prom, Kindergarten Registration, In-District Transfer Application, and Out-of-District Transfer Application.
Parent Letter April 3, 2020 - This letter describes additional information regarding e-learning, meal service, and other topics based on the Governor's Executive Order issued on April 2, 2020
Parent Letter March 25, 2020 - This letter describes additional information regarding e-learning, meal service, and reduced school office hours.
Parent Letter March 20, 2020 - This letter describes the various plans to continue the continuity of instruction, learning, and food services for our students.
Parent Letter March 13, 2020 - This letter describes additional details of school closure from Saturday, March 14th - Sunday, March 29th. In addition, it recommends parents begin making childcare arrangements now for the possible extended closure of school beginning Monday, March 30th.
Parent Letter March 12, 2020 - This letter announces the closure of school for Monday, March 16th and Tuesday, March 17th.
Parent Letter March 10, 2020 - This letter describes the initial plans for combatting the spread of COVID-19 and an overview of preparedness plans.