IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR COVID-19 AND PCPS:
Students/Staff affected are participating in Distance Learning remotely. Teachers will
keep students and parents informed of Distance Learning details. However, students and
staff under quarantine cannot attend school or school events throughout the duration of
the quarantine.
State law empowers the state Health Department with the exclusive authority to issue an
isolation or quarantine order. Health officials will determine the length of an isolation or
quarantine period. School districts are obligated by law to respect and cooperate with the
orders of health officials. When we have a positive case in our school, our trained staff
will complete a contact tracing investigation and will report the investigative data to the
Kay County Department of Health. If a student or staff member is in close contact
with a positive case, all close contacts will be quarantined, without exception, for 14
days. Close contacts are identified as those who were less than 6’ apart for more
than 15 minutes from a positive case or who were in physical contact with the
positive case. Quarantine prevents the spread of the disease that can occur before a
person knows they are sick or if they are infected with the virus without feeling
symptoms. Face coverings greatly reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19, which
further reduces the spread. However, the face coverings are not an exemption from
quarantine as directed by updated CDC Guidelines.
If students or personnel are quarantined, they will not be able to come to school, enter
buildings, or participate in school activities for the full 14 days, no exceptions. We want
our students to be in school and to participate in activities, but it will take ALL of us to
stop the spread. We want to avoid a temporary total school closure, with all students
learning virtually. PLEASE DO NOT SEND STUDENTS TO SCHOOL IF
SOMEONE IN THE HOUSEHOLD HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A
POSITIVE CASE OF COVID-19.
Remain vigilant to stopping the spread of COVID-19. The CDC recommends the
following best practices to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are
not available.
Avoid close contact with those who are sick.
Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your sleeve.
Disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects.
Practice social distancing, leaving at least six feet between you and other people.
Wear a cloth mask or face covering when social distancing is not possible.
Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. If you or any
member of your family exhibit these symptoms, you are encouraged to contact your
medical provider for advice immediately. Symptoms usually appear 2-14 days after
exposure.
Important Reminder: Make sure your phone numbers are accurate in the Parent Portal.
During this time of frequent contact, it is imperative numbers are updated so we can
communicate with you quickly.
