posted Aug 17 Schools will collaborate with the local health department to confidentially provide information about people diagnosed with or exposed to COVID-19. This allows identifying which students, teachers, and […]
FAQ NEW 2021-22
When contact tracing, how will those involved know if students were engaged in consistent and correct usage of well-fitting masks?
How will younger students engage in phonics and other reading lessons with masks on, given the importance of being able to see and hear during those lessons?
posted Aug. 11 While students and staff will wear masks as one of the many measures APS is taking to mitigate transmission of the coronavirus, teachers are preparing to deliver […]
When will face coverings be required? Who are required to wear face coverings and why are they being required?
updated Aug. 11 Who will be required to wear a face mask/covering in APS school buildings? Anyone who enters an APS building, regardless of vaccination status, must wear a face […]
Will masks be required for recess and PE?
updated Aug. 11 Face masks are not required outside on the playground. APS will continue to require frequent opportunities for hand hygiene before going to playground areas and immediately following. […]
What is the mask requirement for athletics and band?
updated Sept. 13: Outdoor athletics/activities: no masks required, but testing is strongly encouraged especially for non-vaccinated students Indoor athletics/activities: masks are required indoors, but teams will be tested daily and […]
What health and safety measures will APS have in the fall?
posted April 27 APS will implement safety measures to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission in schools, including universal mask requirements for students and staff, air quality measures, and COVID-19 response procedures.
*Will face coverings and health screening be required for students attending in person?
updated April 27 APS will follow CDC and VDH guidelines for face coverings and screening procedures for students and staff. We plan to continue to require all staff and students […]