Health and SAFETY INFORMATION

DOE Fall 2023 COVID-19 Guidance

  • Isolate if COVID-19 positive: Students and staff who test positive for COVID-19 must isolate for 5 days and can return to school on day 6 if they have no symptoms or symptoms are improving. They must wear mask until day 10 after symptom onset or date of positive test, whichever is earlier.

  • Notify your child’s teacher if your child tests positive for Covid.

  • Get tested if exposed to COVID-19: Students and staff who are exposed to COVID-19 should get tested.

Masking Guidance

Students and staff who have tested positive for Covid should wear facemasks for 5 days past their isolation end-date

Students and staff who have been exposed (less than 6 feet, for more than 15 minutes) to Covid should wear a facemask for 10 days past their last exposure.

Get Tested

Rapid Testing at Home

Click here to find a list of free home-test distribution locations.

HELP FOR FAMILIES

  • Please contact Ms. Dotter, our Social Worker, if your family has lost housing, is experiencing a crisis, or needs additional support during this time: mdotter@ps154.org. 

  • There are many community resources available for families who need help with housing support, utilities, mental health services, crisis services, and other supports during this time. Use the quick links below to connect with more community resources.

Mental Health Resources

CDC COVID Resources

COVID Test Sites Near You

Housing Resources

Find a Hospital

Utility Bill Assistance