COVID information
Symptoms and testing
Students and staff members who have COVID symptoms should stay home and get tested and/or see a healthcare provider.
Please see the WA State Department of COVID Health Decision Tree for answers to questions about what to do if you have symptoms, have tested positive or have been exposed to someone who has tested positive.
COVID tests are available for students and staff and will be distributed for use at home. Please see the school nurse for a test kit.
Note: Child care providers are required to send home, or isolate from children in care, ill individuals with symptoms such as fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or other symptoms listed in WAC 110-300- 0205.
Return to school after a positive test
Students and staff members who test positive for COVID-19 should stay at home for at least five days.
People returning to school after being ill are recommended to wear a mask or face covering for 6 to 10 days.
Please see the WA State Department of Health Decision Tree for more information on returning to normal activities after a positive test.
Masks and face coverings
May be recommended during outbreaks.
People may continue wearing masks or face coverings if they would like to do so. We will respect everyone’s choice.
Cleaning & ventilation
Cleaning and ventilation remain an important part COVID-19 mitigation.
We will continue cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces. The district will continue to monitor and maintain HVAC systems to ensure systems are functioning as intended.
Sports and after-school activities
Should follow the same health and safety practices.
Masking and testing may be recommended if there is an outbreak.
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