Below is an update regarding the recent changes to the Federal CDC and Maine DOE guidance regarding Covid-19.
If your student tests Positive for COVID-
Isolate at home for at LEAST 5 days from onset of symptoms. (If no symptoms- 5 days from test date.)
On day 6- if your student has been 24 hours fever free AND symptoms have improved (not requiring any medicine) they may return to school wearing a mask at all times except when eating/drinking.
The district is now accepting positive home tests. Please contact your school nurse.
If your student is Exposed to COVID-19-
Universal Masking Exception- The Maine CDC and Maine DOE have implemented an exception to quarantine for school districts that are enforcing a mandatory masking policy.
If your student has an exposure to COVID-19 (regardless of where the exposure occurs) they may continue to come to school if asymptomatic and masking.
If your student has not received the COVID-19 immunization and has had an exposure, they may continue to come to school under the masking exception but should quarantine outside of school for at least 5 days from last exposure.
With the change in guidelines and cases still surging, WE NEED YOUR HELP!
If your student has any symptoms of covid, please keep them home and call their healthcare provider. You can schedule covid testing at the SMH drive through testing site by calling 393-3200.
Thank you so much for your support.