COVID-19 Health and Safety Information for the 2022-2023 School Year

SYMPTOM SCREENING & ISOLATION
Parents should keep children at home when they are exhibiting any symptoms of illness in accordance with the District’s Illness Indicators. Students who test positive for COVID-19 should isolate at home per CDC guidelines. Once recovered, students can return to school 5 days after symptoms begin if they are no longer symptomatic and are fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication.

HYGIENE, HANDWASHING & RESPIRATORY ETIQUETTE
Regular hand washing, personal hygiene, and respiratory etiquette will be routinely reinforced with students. Hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, and other personal hygiene products will always be available for students and staff.

CLEANING/SANITIZING
All rooms, surfaces, and common areas will be cleaned and sanitized on a daily basis while school is in session 

INCREASED VENTILATION
District air filtration systems remain upgraded to the highest capacity MERV (minimum efficiency reporting value) filters.  Each nurse’s suite has been equipped with an air purifier.
 

No. Masks/face coverings are optional for all students, staff, and visitors in school or at any school activity.

On Friday, February 25, 2022, the CDC announced that it will no longer require wearing of masks on buses or vans operated by public or private school systems.

Therefore, masks are optional for students and staff on all forms of school transportation.

No. Masks are recommended for individuals who are recovering from COVID-19 or who have been exposed to a positive individual. 

• COVID-19 illness: it is recommended to wear a mask for 5 days upon return to school
• COVID-19 exposure: it is recommend to wear a mask for 10 days following exposure

No. The CDC no longer recommends quarantine for exposed individuals. 

Individuals who test positive should isolate at home. Once recovered, individuals can return to school 5 days after symptoms begin if they are no longer symptomatic and are fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication.

The policies described above apply to all individuals, regardless of vaccination status.

The district is not required to track COVID-19 cases during the 2022-2023 school year. 

Yes. Families seeking a virtual-only option may enroll their students in the Souderton Area Virtual Academy.