As we return to in-person instruction, please continue to follow the district protocols outlined below:

MASKS: All Pre-K - 12 students and staff must wear masks in our buildings throughout the day regardless of vaccination status. All students must wear masks on school buses at all times. Students riding TANK also must wear masks.

PHYSICAL DISTANCING: To the extent possible, physical distancing for students and staff will be maintained.

SCREENING/TESTING: Through Covington’s partnership with HealthPoint, COVID-19 testing will be available for students and staff members who display symptoms of the virus.

VENTILATION: The district will continue to evaluate our current ventilation systems and make improvements as needed and as funds are available.

HANDWASHING: Please wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use hand sanitizer.

ISOLATION: Covington Schools will continue to encourage students and staff members who are ill to stay home. Anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 should self-isolate away from school for the required time. It is expected that all staff and students report a positive COVID case immediately to their administration. In addition, the district recommends that anyone who is ill with COVID-like symptoms seeks proper medical attention and self-isolate for the required time period. The district will continue to work closely with school nurses when schools are made aware of a sick or exposed student or staff member.

QUARANTINE AND CONTACT TRACING: The district will continue to follow the local health department’s guidance for contact tracing with individuals who have been in close contact with an individual who has been diagnosed with COVID-19. We will continue to work closely with the school nurse when schools are aware of a sick or exposed student or staff member. Seating charts will be maintained for contact tracing.  

CLEANING AND DISINFECTING: The district will continue cleaning and disinfecting schools and offices with an emphasis on more frequent disinfecting of high-touch areas.