We are off to a good start in 2022. Our testing clinic yesterday was well utilized and the first day back has been good.
I want to let you know about new COVID procedures. This information was provided by the Portage Health District today.
If a person is COVID positive they are to isolate at home for 5 days. On day 6, if they do not have symptoms or the fever is gone and the symptoms are improving, they may return to school wearing a mask for the next 5 days. If a person is exposed as a close contact to a COVID positive person in school, at home, or in the community and they are symptom free, they may remain in school wearing a mask for 10 days. They will be asked to test on or around day 5. If the test is negative, they can remain in school. If a person is exposed as a close contact to a COVID positive person and has symptoms or symptoms develop, they are to remain home for 5 days then may return to school with a mask for the next 5 days as long as they test negative.
The requirement for school sports and extracurricular activities remains the same.
This updated guidance will allow many more students and staff to remain at school. This will allow the educational process to have fewer interruptions. As always, if the guidance changes, we will change with it. Thank you for your continued cooperation and understanding as we navigate the school year.
Dave Heflinger
Superintendent