Coronavirus Information
Thank you for seeking information about Covid-19. The below information is effective for the 2022-2023 school year as well. Welcome back!
Click Here for a chart that provides guidance on whether your child should go to school today or not.
How to Self Isolate
March 14, 2022 Update:
On March 2, 2022 the Oregon Department of Education announced an update to its Ready Schools, Safe Learners Resiliency Framework that went into effect on Saturday, March 12. This update represents a major shift in the state’s COVID-19 mitigation strategy and is by far the largest step yet toward a return to the pre-pandemic “normal” we have all missed the last two years. Following is a summary of what will change and what will remain the same in the Three Rivers School District on Monday, March 14.
Masks Optional
● WHAT: Face coverings will be optional in all district facilities, schools and school buses for students and staff regardless of vaccination status. This includes the school day, before-school and after-school programs, and extracurricular activities and athletics.
● WHY: COVID-19 case rates in both Oregon and Josephine County have been plummeting for weeks and high vaccination rates combined with previous Omicron infections created significant population immunity. Last week, the Oregon Health Authority estimated that about 82% of Oregonians are currently immune to COVID-19.
No Quarantines
● WHAT: Students will not be required to quarantine if they have had contact with an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19 regardless of vaccination status.
● WHY: The decision to pause quarantines is designed to maximize in-person learning for students and staff. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has evolved to become one of the most transmissible viruses known. By the time an exposure is identified and contact tracing is performed, transmission has already occurred.
Isolations
● WHAT: Students and staff who test positive for COVID-19 will be required to isolate for at least 5 days, with day 0 defined as the first day of symptoms or a positive test result (whichever occurred first). Students and staff may return on day 6, and should wear a well-fitting mask for 5 additional days. Free tests are available at each school.
● WHY: Schools in the state of Oregon must comply with the state’s Communicable Disease Guidance for Schools protocols.
For Spanish Version of March 14th Update Click Here
Resources
WCS COVID-19 Management Plan (Spanish)
List of Covid-19 Testing Sites
List of Covid-19 Vaccination and Booster Locations
Questions? Josephine County Heath COVID Call Center can help with many things, including scheduling for a booster, COVID-19 and vaccine questions, doctor appointments, COVID-19 testing, monoclonal antibody scheduling, and COVID-19 vaccine scheduling). Call 541-916-7030 or visit co.josephine.or.us/COVID19.
Covid Hotline Dial 2-1-1
Should My Child Go To School Today? Use the Covid-19 Exclusion Summary Chart
¿Debería mi hijo/a ir a la escuela hoy día?
Pandemic Food Benefits for Children
Benefits for the 21-22 school year will be available after Aug. 15, 2021. If you have any questions about the Pandemic EBT please feel free to please contact ODHS by emailing ebt.schoolmeals@dhsoha.state.or.us or by calling 503- 945-6481.
CDC Coronavirus Information (U.S.A)
Covid-19 Pediatric Vaccine – top 8 parental concerns answered – there is no mandate at TRSD
Oregon Health Authority (OHA) – Coronavirus Information (Oregon)
Oregon Child Nutrition Program (COVID-19) Response and Resources
Resources for Families Recursos para Familias
Click the link below for an anonymous survey for families, teachers, and staff to share concerns regarding the implementation of “Ready Schools, Safe Learners” protocols at Woodland Charter School.