The Starkville Oktibbeha School District is preparing to distribute more than 4000 chromebooks to students purchased through the Equity in Distance Learning Act (EDLA).
Device distribution for 6th & 7th grade virtual students ONLY at Partnership Middle School will be held on November 9 & 10. All device distribtutions will occur at Partnership Middle School. Traditional students who attend Partnership Middle School will receive their devices at school during the normal school day.
Partnership Middle School Virtual Students ONLY Distribution Schedule
11/9
9 am; 6th grade – Explorers
12:30; 6th grade – Spartans
1:30 pm ; 6th grade – Anchors
3:30 pm; 6th grade – Vikings
11/10
9 am; 7th grade – Warriors
12:30 pm; 7th grade – Titans
1:30 pm; 7th grade – Travelers
3:30 pm; 7th grade – Achievers
IMPORTANT DETAILS/PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: Each student must be present to receive his/her device, and a parent or guardian must accompany the student to the chromebook distribution to sign required paperwork to receive device. Devices will not be distributed to students who are not present or to students who do not have a parent/guardian present to sign required paperwork. Only two people, including 1 student and 1 parent, will be allowed inside the distribution areas to accommodate social distancing. Masks are required, and temperature checks will also be completed upon arrival. All distribution sessions will be held at Partnership Middle School. Please arrive on time and enter on the east end of the building at the bus lane. Please park in the parking lot. Do NOT park or drive thru the bus lane.
For more on what to expect, watch our video and check out our Frequently Asked Questions at the link below.
https://www.starkvillesd.com/devices/index
Questions? Email nthomas@starkvillesd.com.
