COVID-19 Emergency Closure Updates
Please find listed below the most recent memo for our families, staff and community related to the COVID-19 Emergency Closure implemented March 16, 2020. Please do not hesitate to contact us at 641-450-5001 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., with any questions or concerns you may have. Thank you for your patience during this time!
Mason City High School Message to Students - 03/27/2020 and Mason City High School COVID-19 School Closure FAQ
Lincoln Intermediate - We Are Lincoln Student/Family Letter - 03/26/2020
04/03/2020 - COVID-19 Emergency Closure Update Memo
03/27/2020 - COVID-19 Emergency Closure Update Memo
03/23/2020 - COVID-19 Emergency Closure Update Memo AND NCTSN Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
UPDATE: Emergency Food Program Changes in Pick-up and Delivery Begin 3/30/2020
Update to the Emergency Food Program: Effective Monday, March 30, 2020 --
Beginning Monday, March 30, the Emergency Food Program will move to a twice-weekly schedule of grab and go at Harding and Roosevelt as well as for deliveries.
Monday – Meals for Monday and Tuesday
Wednesday – Meals for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
The program will continue to be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Deliveries will also be changed to a drop and knock system. Bags will be left at the door. Delivery staff will knock and leave (not waiting for an answer).
(Initial announcement)
The Mason City Community School District will be implementing an emergency food program starting Tuesday, March 17. A curbside lunch pick up with your child ages 1-18 will be available at Roosevelt Elementary and Harding Elementary from 11:00 am-1:00 pm daily. Parents do not need to be present if students are able to pick up the food items themselves. This free meal and snack is being provided for all children 18 and under living in Mason City. Our plan is to provide this service Monday through Friday while school is not in session. We will continue to monitor and assess this need as we respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Board of Education Meeting - Monday, April 6, 2020
The Mason City Community School District Board of Education will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2020, in the Board Room of the Administrative Center, 1515 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, Iowa. Check the agenda for details on holding this meeting as an electronic meeting due to the COVID-19 health concerns.
Meeting Title: 4/6/2020, 5:30 PM-Board Special Session Agenda
Meeting Title: 4/6/2020, 5:30 PM-Board Committee of the Whole Agenda
The Board determined that it is impossible and impractical for all members to be physically present at this meeting due to COVID-19 health concerns, and that it is necessary to conduct the meeting by electronic means. The public is discouraged from attending the meeting in person. The Board has provided public access to the electronic conversation.
Health Information - Influenza Parent Letter from CG Public Health
The Health Department is continuing to receive reports of increased influenza activity in our community which includes many of the schools and childcare centers in the area. CG Public Health has put together information about healthy habits to prevent the spread of influenza and influenza signs and symptoms (see attached letter) for parents/guardians.
Openings Still Available -- 4-Year-Old Preschool Program
Registration is currently open for the 2019-2020 school year and the Mason City Community School District is still accepting applications for its 4-year-old Preschool Program. This program is at no cost to families and transportation is available. This program is for 4 year old students only. Students have to be 4 by September 15, 2019. A birth certificate is required for proof of age when applications are submitted. Please contact Lisa Christianson at 450-5300 for an application or with questions.
4-Year-Old Preschool Registration Informational Flyer
Inscripción informativa de 4 años de edad, volante informativo