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.
COVID-19 Symptoms:
Headache
Fatigue
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Muscle/body aches
Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea Shortness of breath
Fever (100 or higher)
Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
Loss of taste or smell
People with COVID-19 are often contagious for 5-10 days after their illness begins.
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.
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
People who have COVID-19 symptoms may return to normal activities when both of the following have been true for at least 24 hours:
- Your symptoms are getting better overall, and
- You have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication).
When a person returns to school, they should wear a mask for 5 days and take additional precautions.
For complete WA Department of Health guidance, please visit their website.
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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