CORONAVIRUS: West Seattle High School cases lead to masking recommendation

Thanks for the ahead. West Seattle Excessive College principal Brian Vance has despatched households this notice:

There have been a number of optimistic COVID-19 circumstances recognized previously week right here at WSHS. In response, the district is implementing a COVID testing occasion and beneficial masking protocol at WSHS.

Out of an abundance of warning, we’re recommending that every one college students at West Seattle Excessive College put on a well-fitting and high-quality masks for the subsequent 10 calendar days beginning Friday, 2/10/23 to assist forestall additional transmission of COVID-19. This can embrace Friday and subsequent week. Masking is beneficial however voluntary.

Our aim is to maintain as many college students studying in-person as attainable whereas sustaining a protected surroundings. To assist try this, we ask that you simply please monitor your little one for COVID signs and preserve them house if they’re sick.

Covid Testing Occasion at WSHS – 2/10/23
Along with the beneficial masking, the district is initiating an in-school COVID-19 testing occasion on campus on Friday, 2/10/23. SPS workers will solely check college students who’ve consent for the present faculty 12 months. If you need to have your scholar examined, please consent to testing on the CIC Well being web site. Households will obtain check outcomes through textual content message or e-mail.

Seattle Public Colleges continues to replace its COVID dashboard – you may see it right here.