EWSD School Guidelines

• Students and staff should stay home if they are ill
• It is recommended they undergo COVID testing. If COVID testing is not done, the individual may return to school if their symptoms have improved, there is no diarrhea/vomiting for 24 hours or longer, and they have been fever-free for 24+ hours without the use of medication.
• If symptoms develop during the school day:
• With permission, a LAMP or rapid test will be administered in the school health office. If there is no consent, the individual will need to go home and remain out of school until symptoms have improved, there is no diarrhea/vomiting for 24 hours or longer, and they are fever-free for over 24 hours without the use of medication.
• If the test is positive, the individual will go home and follow the isolation guidelines for a positive test.
• If the test is negative but the student is unable to remain in school, the school nurse will consult with the staff member or parent/guardian regarding further testing and the return to school.
• If an antigen or LAMP test is negative, symptoms are mild and can be attributed to another diagnosis, the individual may remain in school. This decision should be made by the school nurse.
• Symptomatic and COVID-positive individuals will be asked to wear a mask while waiting to go home.

What To Do If You Test Positive for COVID

What To Do If You Are a Close Contact of Someone With COVID

Rapid (antigen) test kits are available in each school. Please contact your school nurse if you are in need of test kits. 

Thank you!

Jenna