COVID-19 Updates
Early Learning
ECFE
All enrolled families are eligible to participate in distance learning at no cost for the rest of the school year.
District 622 Preschool
District 622 Preschool is continuing distance learning classes to all enrolled preschoolers through the end of the school year.
Early Childhood Screening
Screening appointments and appointment scheduling is on hold at this time. We will notify families by email when we reopen appointments. Email bthrall@isd622.org if you would like to be added to this list.
Please contact the clerical team at 651-702-8411 with questions. We are looking forward to remaining connected and supportive during this period of school closures.
Resources for learning and growing at home
Adventure Connection
During this time of distance learning, Adventure Connection has been called on to provide the essential service of childcare for children of eligible healthcare and emergency workers. Families enrolled in Adventure Connection for the regular 2019-2020 school year are not eligible unless they qualify as a Tier 1 or 2 worker. Adventure Connection families are not billed for the days we are closed.
At this time we ARE accepting registrations for summer and the 2020-2021 school year. Our summer program will look a little different this year. We will follow CDC and MDH guidelines to ensure the safety of students and staff. Group sizes will be smaller. Activities may be modified. What won't change is the safe, convenient, welcoming environment we've always provided.
Aquatics
All swim lessons and all aquatic programs scheduled for the summer season are canceled. This includes private and group lessons, open swim, pool parties, and swim rentals offered through District 622 Community Education and the City of Oakdale Recreation Department.
Youth Enrichment
All Youth Enrichment programs are canceled for the remainder of the school year (March through June 4th). This includes all after school classes. Driver's Education is being offered virtually.
Virtual Enrichment Resources for Youth
Adult Enrichment
While our school district continues distance learning, in-person adult enrichment classes are suspended. Many instructors are offering online classes through the Zoom video conferencing platform.
Senior Programs
All regular ongoing senior programming at Gladstone Senior Center has been canceled until at least June 8. We will continue to monitor programming to determine if cancelations will extend into the summer.
Resources for Seniors—fun, exercise, social, mental health
Meals on Wheels
Gladstone Meals on Wheels is considered an essential service to the community. This service will continue during this COVID-19 outbreak.
In our continued effort to ensure client safety and that of our volunteers, we have temporarily moved away from our daily hot food delivery to a once a week delivery of frozen meals. All meals will be determined by our kitchen dependent on our available supply. Meals on Wheels volunteers will phone clients on non-delivery days for a brief wellness check.
Gladstone Meals on Wheels is accepting new clients at this time. To enroll, please call Metro Meals on Wheels at 612-623-3363 you may call the Gladstone office directly at 651-748-7250. You may also enroll online.
Attention Meals on Wheels Volunteer Drivers: Thank you for your dedication and heart of service to the community. If you are unable to deliver according to your schedule, please call the office at 651-748-7250 so we have advanced notice and can find for a substitute for you.
Community Bridge
In our continued effort to ensure the safety of Community Bridge participants and instructors, we are cancelling all classes and activities until at least June 6. Please be patient as we notify participants and process refunds.
Harmony Adult Education
GED testing center now open by appointment only:
Mondays 9:15 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesdays 12:15 - 5:00 pm
Thursdays 9:15 am - 12:00 pm
Schedule your appointment at myged.com.
Harmony Adult Education will continue to offer distance learning for current students through June 5. Now accepting new students for free virtual learning.
If you have questions please email harmonyabe@isd622.org or call 651-748-6208 for more information.
Facility Use
All facility use contracts are canceled through June 7. Should cancelations extend into the summer, we will notify contract holders as soon as we know. We appreciate your patience as we work to process refunds in a timely manner.
Community Gardens
All plots have been rented for the summer of 2020. Gardeners are asked to follow these guidelines to ensure a safe gardening experience for all.
