Covid-19 District Communications

May 11, 2021

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last on campus on May 10.  Close contacts are being notified.

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Sarah Shaw, Ed.D.
Principal

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May 7, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School, who is a member of our lacrosse program, tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in the building on May 7. Close contacts are being notified.

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be notified by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Joel Thompson
Principal

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May 10, 2021

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last on campus on May 6.  Close contacts are being notified.

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Sarah Shaw, Ed.D.
Principal

 

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May 9, 2021

Dear Hoover Elementary School Families and Staff, 

This letter is to notify you that a second student at Hoover Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19, which resulted in the number of cases reaching the closure threshold established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Today’s positive student was last on campus on May 5.    

In accordance with the Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Education guidance, the 5th grade classrooms at Hoover Elementary School will be closed for in-person instruction as a result of these cases on Monday, May 10. This will allow for case investigations, contact tracing, and cleaning and disinfecting to be accomplished. Only students in 5th grade will learn remotely on Monday, May 10.  In-Person instruction and activities for the 5th grade students will resume on Tuesday, May 11.  If additional cases are identified in other grade level classrooms during case investigation, it may necessitate closing the entire building. We will monitor this very closely. 

We continue to consult with the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) and take all the recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing impacted areas of the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required.  

• In the event that close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 consecutive minutes) are identified, those contacts would be notified by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The student will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19.

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.   

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 

Timothy J. Steinhauer, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

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May 7, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last on campus on May 4. Close contacts are being notified.

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be notified by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Joel Thompson
Principal

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May 6, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School tested positive for COVID-19. The student has been learning remotely.  No close contacts have been identified.

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was not on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be notified by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Joel Thompson
Principal

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May 6, 2021

Dear Foster School Families and Staff, 

This letter is to notify you that two additional students at  Foster School tested positive for COVID-19.  The students were last in school on May 6.

In accordance with the Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Education guidance, Foster will be closed and in-person instruction and activities are suspended on Friday, May 7 to allow for case investigations, contact tracing, and cleaning and disinfecting to be accomplished. Students and staff will move to Remote instruction. In-person classes will resume on Monday, May 10.

We continue to consult with the ACHD and take all the recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing impacted areas of the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required.  

• In the event that close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 consecutive minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

These students will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19.
As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.   

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 

Timothy J. Steinhauer, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

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May 6, 2021

Dear HES Families, Faculty, and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Hoover has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on April 28, 2021. All close contacts have been notified. 

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19, and accordingly, it will be reflected as such on our District’s Dashboard.  

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). The District is consulting with the ACHD and is taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps that are being implemented in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Nicci Giehll, Ed.D.
Principal

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May 6, 2021

Dear Foster Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Foster School has tested positive for COVID-19. The student  was last in school on May 4. Close contacts are being notified. 

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19, and accordingly, will be included on our District’s Dashboard. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Ben Canan 
Substitute Principal

 

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May 6, 2021

Dear Howe Elementary School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Howe School has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on 4/30/2021; therefore, there are no close contacts in the building. 

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19, and accordingly, will not be included on our District’s Dashboard. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Michelle Murray
Principal

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May 6, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School, who is also involved in the lacrosse program, tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last on campus on May 3. Close contacts are being notified.

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be notified by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Joel Thompson
Principal

May 5, 2021

Dear Hoover Elementary School Families and Staff, 

This letter is to notify you that a second student at Hoover Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19 today, which resulted in the number of cases reaching the closure threshold established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Today’s positive student was last on campus on May 3.    

In accordance with the Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Education guidance, the 5th grade classrooms at Hoover Elementary School will be closed for in-person instruction as a result of these cases on Thursday, May 6 and Friday, May 7. This will allow for case investigations, contact tracing, and cleaning and disinfecting to be accomplished. Only students in 5th grade will learn remotely on Thursday, May 6 and Friday, May 7.  In-Person instruction and activities for the 5th grade students will resume Monday, May 10.  If additional cases are identified in other grade level classrooms during case investigation, it may necessitate closing the entire building. We will monitor this very closely. 

We continue to consult with the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) and take all the recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing impacted areas of the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required.  

• In the event that close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 consecutive minutes) are identified, those contacts would be notified by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The student will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19.
As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.   

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 

Timothy J. Steinhauer, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

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May 5, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School, who is also involved in the lacrosse program, tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last on campus on May 3. Close contacts are being notified.

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be notified by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Joel Thompson
Principal

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May 4, 2021

Dear Howe Elementary School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Howe School has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on 4/26/2021; therefore, there are no close contacts in the school.

This case does not meet the criteria Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19, and accordingly,will not be included on our District’s Dashboard. as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Michelle L. Murray, Ed.D.
Principal

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May 3, 2021

Dear Mellon Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Mellon Middle School, who is a member of our track program, tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last on campus on April 30.  Close contacts are being notified.

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,

Chris Wolfson
Principal

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May 3, 2021

Dear HES Families, Faculty, and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Hoover has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on April 29, 2021. All close contacts have been notified. 

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19, and accordingly, it will be reflected as such on our District’s Dashboard.  

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). The District is consulting with the ACHD and is taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps that are being implemented in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 

Nicci Giehll, Ed.D.

Principal

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May 3, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last on campus on April 29. Close contacts are being notified.

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be notified by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Joel Thompson
Principal

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April 30, 2021

Dear Lincoln Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that one (1) student at Lincoln has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last at school on Monday, April 26, 2021. This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19, and accordingly, will be included on our District’s Dashboard. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department. The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Ronald J. Kitsko
Principal

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April 29, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last on campus on April 28. Close contacts are being notified.

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be notified by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Joel Thompson
Principal

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April 29, 2021

Dear Hoover Elementary School Families and Staff, 

This letter is to notify you that two students at Hoover Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19, which resulted in the number of cases reaching the closure threshold established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. These students were last on campus on April 26 and 28, respectively.    

In accordance with the Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Education guidance, Hoover Elementary School will be closed for in-person instruction as a result of these cases on Friday, April 30 which will allow for case investigations, contact tracing, and cleaning and disinfecting to be accomplished. Students will learn remotely on Friday, April 30.  In-Person instruction and activities will resume Monday, May 3.

We continue to consult with the ACHD and take all the recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing impacted areas of the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required.  

• In the event that close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 consecutive minutes) are identified, those contacts would be notified by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The students will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19.
As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.   

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 

Timothy J. Steinhauer, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

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April 28, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last on campus on April 26. Close contacts are being notified.

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be notified by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Joel Thompson|
Principal

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April 27, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School tested positive for COVID-19. The student has been learning remotely. No close contacts have been identified.

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was not on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be notified by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,

Joel Thompson
Principal

 

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April 26, 2021

Dear Hoover Elementary School Families and Staff, 

This letter is to notify you that two employees at Hoover Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19, which resulted in the number of cases reaching the closure threshold established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. These employees were last on campus on April 23.    

In accordance with the Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Education guidance, Hoover Elementary School will be closed as a result of these cases on Tuesday, April 27 which will allow for case investigations, contact tracing, and cleaning and disinfecting to be accomplished. In-Person instruction and activities will resume Wednesday, April 28.

We continue to consult with the ACHD and take all the recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing impacted areas of the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required.  

• In the event that close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 consecutive minutes) are identified, those contacts would be notified by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The employees will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19.

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.   

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 

Timothy J. Steinhauer, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

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April 26, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last on campus on April 16. Close contacts have been notified.

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be notified by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Joel Thompson
Principal

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April 23, 2021

Dear High School Families and Staff, 

This letter is to notify you that three students at the High School, one of which is involved in our baseball program and one of which is involved in our lacrosse program, tested positive for COVID-19, which resulted in the number of cases reaching the closure threshold established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. These students were last on campus on April 16, 19, and 22, respectively.    

In accordance with the Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Education guidance, the High School will be closed for all activities as a result of these cases through Sunday, April 25 which will allow for case investigations, contact tracing, and cleaning and disinfecting to be accomplished. In-Person instruction and activities will resume Monday, April 26.

We continue to consult with the ACHD and take all the recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing impacted areas of the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required.  

• In the event that close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 consecutive minutes) are identified, those contacts would be notified by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The students will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19.

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.   

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 

Timothy J. Steinhauer, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

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April 22, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that two students at the High School, one of which is a member of the baseball program, tested positive for COVID-19. The students were last on campus on April 19 and 21, respectively. Close contacts are being notified.

These cases do meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the students were on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be notified by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individuals will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Joel Thompson
Principal

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April 22, 2021

Dear Mellon Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Mellon Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last on campus on April 15.  No close contacts have been identified.

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was not on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Chris Wolfson
Principal

April 22, 2021

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last on campus on April 15.  No close contacts have been identified.

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was not on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Sarah Shaw, Ed.D.
Principal

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April 21, 2021

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last on campus on April 20.  Close contacts are being notified.

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Sarah Shaw, Ed.D.
Principal

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April 21, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last on campus on April 15. Close contacts are being notified.

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be notified by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Joel Thompson
Principal

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 April 21, 2021

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last on campus on April 14.  No close contacts have been identified.

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was not on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Sarah Shaw, Ed.D.
Principal

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April 20, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School, who is involved in our baseball program, tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last on campus on April 16. Close contacts are being notified.

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be notified by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Joel Thompson
Principal

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April 20, 2021

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families and Staff, 

This letter is to notify you that a student at Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19, which resulted in the number of cases reaching the closure threshold established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The student was last on campus April 19.  

In accordance with the Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Education guidance, Jefferson Middle School will be closed to in-person instruction and after school activities on Wednesday, April 21 to allow for case investigation, contact tracing, and cleaning and disinfecting to be accomplished.  Students and staff will move to Remote Instruction.  Students and staff will return to in-person instruction on Thursday, April 22.

We continue to consult with the ACHD and take all the recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing impacted areas of the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required.  

• In the event that close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 consecutive minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The student will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19.
As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.   

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Timothy J. Steinhauer, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

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April 20, 2021

Dear Howe Elementary School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that student at Howe School  has tested positive for COVID-19. The was last in school on April 16.  There are no close contacts as the student was not in school within 48 hours of contracting the virus.   

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19, and accordingly, will not be included on our District’s Dashboard. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Michelle L. Murray
Principal

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April 19, 2021

Dear High School Families and Staff, 

This letter is to notify you that three students at the High School, one of which has been learning remotely and one of which is involved in our Percussion program, tested positive for COVID-19, which resulted in the number of cases exceeding the closure threshold established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. These students were last on campus on April 15.    

In accordance with the Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Education guidance, the High School will be closed as a result of these cases and in-person activities are suspended on Tuesday, April 20 which will allow for case investigations, contact tracing, and cleaning and disinfecting to be accomplished. In-Person instruction will resume on Wednesday, April 21.

We continue to consult with the ACHD and take all the recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing impacted areas of the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required.  

• In the event that close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 consecutive minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The students will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19.

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.   

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Timothy J. Steinhauer, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

 

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April 18, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that two students at the High School, who are involved in our track program, tested positive for COVID-19. The students were last on campus on April 15. Close contacts are being notified.

Both of these cases do meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the students were on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be notified by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individuals will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Joel Thompson
Principal

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April 16, 2021

Dear Mellon Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that two students at Mellon Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. The students were last on campus on April 15 and 16, respectively.  Close contacts are being notified.

Both of these cases do meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the students were on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be notified by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individuals will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Chris Wolfson
Principal

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April 16, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that three students at the High School tested positive for COVID-19. The students were last on campus on April 9, 10, and 12, respectively. One student participates in our Musical, and another is participating in off-season athletic workouts.  Close contacts are being notified.

Two of these cases do meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the students were on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be notified by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individuals will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,

Joel Thompson
Principal

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April 15, 2021

Dear Mellon Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Mellon Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last on campus on April 9.  No close contacts have been identified.

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was not on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be notified by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Chris Wolfson
Principal

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April 15, 2021

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that four students at Jefferson Middle School, one of whom is in the track program and one of whom is in the swim program, tested positive for COVID-19. Three of the students were last on campus on April 9, and one student was last on campus on April 12.  Close contacts are being notified.

One of these cases does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individuals will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Sarah Shaw, Ed.D.
Principal

 

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April 14, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School, who is a member of our track program, tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last on campus on March 30.  No close contacts have been identified.

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was not on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be notified by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Joel Thompson
Principal

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April 13, 2021

Dear Lincoln Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that one (1) student at Lincoln has tested positive for COVID-19. As the student attends the Cyber Learning Academy, the student has not physically been at Lincoln for some time, therefore, students and staff have not been exposed to this new active case. This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19, and accordingly, will not be included on our District’s Dashboard. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department. The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Ronald J. Kitsko
Principal

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April 12, 2021

Dear Mellon Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Mellon Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last on campus on April 8.  Close contacts are being notified.

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be notified by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Chris Wolfson
Principal

April 12, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last on campus on April 9.  Close contacts have been notified.

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be notified by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Joel Thompson
Principal

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April 11, 2021

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last on campus on April 6.  Close contacts have been notified.

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Sarah Shaw, Ed.D.
Principal

 

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April 9, 2021

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Jefferson Middle School, who is a member of the track program, tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last on campus on April 8.  Close contacts are being notified.

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Sarah Shaw, Ed.D.
Principal

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April 9, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last on campus on March 30. The student is a member of the Crew program.  No close contacts have been identified.

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was not on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Joel Thompson
Principal

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April 8, 2021

Dear Howe Elementary School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Howe School  has tested positive for COVID-19. As the student attends the Cyber Learning Academy, the student has not been in the building for months. 

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19, and accordingly, will not be included on our District’s Dashboard. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 

Michelle L. Murray, Ed.D.
Principal

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April 8, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School, who has been learning remotely but is a member of the lacrosse program, tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last on campus on March 30.  Close contacts have been notified.

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was not on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Joel Thompson
Principal

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April 8, 2021

Dear Mellon Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Mellon Middle School, who has been learning remotely, tested positive for COVID-19.  No Close contacts have been identified.

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was not on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Chris Wolfson
Principal

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April 8, 2021

Dear Lincoln Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that one (1) student at Lincoln has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in the school on March 31, 2021. The district was notified of this most recent case on Thursday, April 8, 2021. This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19, and accordingly, it will not be included on our District’s Dashboard. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department. The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Ronald J. Kitsko
Principal

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April 7, 2021

Dear Howe Elementary School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Howe Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19. The student is in the Cyber Learning Academy and, therefore, has not been in our school for months.

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19, and accordingly, will not be included on our District’s Dashboard as the student was not in the building while ill.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Michelle L. Murray, Ed.D.
Principal

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4/6/21

Dear WES Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that an employee and a student at WES have tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was last in school on 3/31/21   The student was last in school on 3/29/21. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Dr. Melissa M Nelson, Principal

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April 6, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that three students at the High School tested positive for COVID-19. The students were last on campus on March 24, 25, and 30.  Close contacts have been notified.

These cases do not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the students were not on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individuals will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Joel Thompson
Principal

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April 6, 2021

Dear Mellon Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that two students at Mellon Middle School, one of whom is involved in the community Lacrosse program, tested positive for COVID-19. The students were last on campus on March 24 and 26, respectively.  Close contacts have been notified.

These cases do not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the students were not on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individuals will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Chris Wolfson
Principal 

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April 6, 2021

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last on campus on March 29.  Close contacts have been notified.

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was not on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individuals will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Sarah Shaw, Ed.D.
Principal

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April 5, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that two students at the High School, one of whom is in the track program, tested positive for COVID-19. The students were last on campus on March 25 and March 30.  Close contacts have been notified.

One of the two cases does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individuals will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Joel Thompson
Principal

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April 2, 2021

Dear Lincoln Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that one (1) student at Lincoln has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in the school on March 30, 2021. The district was notified of this most recent case on Thursday, April 1, 2021. This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19, and accordingly, it will be reflected as such on our District’s Dashboard. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department. The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Ronald J. Kitsko
Principal

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April 2, 2021

Dear Lincoln Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that one (1) student at Lincoln has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in the school on March 31, 2021. The district was notified of this most recent case on Friday, April 2, 2021. This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19, and accordingly, it will be reflected as such on our District’s Dashboard. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department. The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 

 

Ronald J. Kitsko
Principal

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April 2, 2021
Dear Howe Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Howe School has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on March 30, 2021. This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19, and accordingly, it will be reflected as such on our District’s Dashboard The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD).

We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

● Cleaning and sanitizing the building.
● Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.
● Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.
● In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19.
 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:
● Fever
● Chills
● Cough
● Shortness of breath
● Fatigue
● Muscle or body aches
● Headache
● Loss of taste or smell
● Sore throat
● Congestion or runny nose
● Nausea or vomiting
● Diarrhea
 

 More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department. The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.
 

Sincerely, Michelle Murray, Ed.D. Principal

March 31, 2021

Dear High School Families and Staff, 

This letter is to notify you that two students at the High School, one of which is also involved in our track program, tested positive for COVID-19, which resulted in the number of cases reaching the closure threshold established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. These students were last on campus on March 25 and 30, respectively.    

In accordance with the Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Education guidance, the High School will be closed as a result of these cases and in-person activities are suspended through Thursday, April 1 which will allow for case investigations, contact tracing, and cleaning and disinfecting to be accomplished. In-Person instruction will resume following Spring Break on Tuesday, April 6.

We continue to consult with the ACHD and take all the recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing impacted areas of the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required.  

• In the event that close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 consecutive minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The students will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19.
As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.   

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Timothy J. Steinhauer, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

March 31, 2021

Dear Mt. Lebanon Families, 
Last Friday, March 26, 2021, Allegheny County moved to the substantial community transmission level of COVID-19.  As we watch the number of positive cases thus far this week in the County, we anticipate that on April 2, 2021, we will reach the second week at the substantial level of community transmission. If this occurs, please be reminded of the options on the instructional modality for your children. 

At the elementary, we have expanded the options available for students while in the substantial rate of community transmission. Elementary students who are attending in-person may continue to attend five full days per week, or they may choose to live-stream. If you elect live-streaming, please reach out to your child’s teacher and principal. Live-streaming would only be offered while we remain in the substantial transmission rate in Allegheny County, with the exception of those in quarantine or out of school for COVID-related illness.

Secondary students who are attending in person may continue to attend five full days per week and utilize the Present Virtual (PV) option when necessary.  Additionally, secondary students may choose to attend 2 days per week in-person or fully Remote.  If you would like to change your mode of instruction, please contact your counselor or building principal. 

So far this year, we have seen a pattern of increased cases following holidays and school breaks.  Please help to keep our community safe and our schools open. We continue to encourage you to follow the recommended health practices. 

• Wear a mask
• Maintain physical distance
• Wash hands often
• Avoid large gatherings 

We will continue to monitor COVID positive cases in the District and take necessary steps as warranted. 

Sincerely,

Timothy J. Steinhauer, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

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March 30, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last on campus on March 25.  Close contacts have been notified.

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Joel Thompson
Principal

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March 29, 2021

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families and Staff, 

This letter is to notify you that a student at Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19, which resulted in the number of cases reaching the closure threshold established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The student was last on campus March 26.  

In accordance with the Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Education guidance, Jefferson Middle School will be closed to in-person instruction and after school activities on Tuesday, March 30th to allow for case investigation, contact tracing, and cleaning and disinfecting to be accomplished.  Students and staff will move to Remote Instruction.  Students and staff will return to in-person instruction on Wednesday, March 31st with a 12:00 p.m. dismissal for all students.

We continue to consult with the ACHD and take all the recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing impacted areas of the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required.  

• In the event that close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 consecutive minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The student will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19.
As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.   

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 

Timothy J. Steinhauer, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

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March 29, 2021

Dear Mellon Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Mellon Middle School tested positive for COVID-19.  The student was last on campus March 16.  No close contacts have been identified. 

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Chris Wolfson
Principal

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March 28, 2021

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that an additional student at Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. This student was last on campus on March 19.  No close contacts have been identified.

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was not on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Sarah Shaw, Ed.D.
Principal

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March 28, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that two students and one employee at the High School tested positive for COVID-19. Both students and the employee were last on campus on March 25.  Known close contacts have been notified.

These cases do meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the students and employee were on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individuals will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Joel Thompson
Principal

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March 28, 2021

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. This student was last in the building on March 22.  Contact tracing is ongoing.

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,

Sarah Shaw, Ed.D.

Principal

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March 27, 2021

Dear Markham Families, Faculty, and Staff, 

This letter is to notify you that a student at Markham Elementary has tested positive for COVID-19.  The student was last in school on March 26, 2021,  close contacts have been notified.  

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19, and accordingly, it will be reflected as such on our District’s Dashboard.  

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are working with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19
As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.  Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department should you have further questions. 

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Mrs. Jocelyn V. Artinger
Principal, Markham Elementary School

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March 26, 2021

Dear Mellon Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that an employee at Mellon Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. This employee was last in the building on March 23. No close contacts have been identified.

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the employee was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,

Chris Wolfson
Principal

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March 26, 2021

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that two students at Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. These students were last on campus on March 18.  Close contacts have been notified.

These cases do not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the students were not on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individuals will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Sarah Shaw, Ed.D.
Principal

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3/26/21

Dear WES Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at WES has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on 3/24/21.  

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19, and accordingly, it will be reflected as such on our District’s Dashboard. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 

Dr. Melissa M Nelson, Principal

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March 25, 2021

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. This student was last in the building on March 22.  Close contacts will be notified.

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,

Sarah Shaw, Ed.D.
Principal

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March 25, 2021

Dear High School Families and Staff, 

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School tested positive for COVID-19, which resulted in the number of cases reaching the closure threshold established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. This student was last on campus March 23.  

In accordance with the Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Education guidance, the High School will be closed and in-person instruction and activities are suspended through Friday, March 26 to allow for case investigations, contact tracing, and cleaning and disinfecting to be accomplished. Students and staff will move to Remote instruction.

We continue to consult with the ACHD and take all the recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing impacted areas of the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required.  

• In the event that close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 consecutive minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The student will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19.
As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.   

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 

Timothy J. Steinhauer, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

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3/25/21

Dear WES Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at WES has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on 3/19/21.  

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19, and accordingly, it will be reflected as such on our District’s Dashboard. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Dr. Melissa M Nelson, Principal

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March 25, 2021

Dear Lincoln Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that one (1) student at Lincoln has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in the school on March 19, 2021. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department. The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Ronald J. Kitsko
Principal

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March 24, 2021

Dear Mellon Middle School Families and Staff, 

This letter is to notify you that a student at Mellon Middle School tested positive for COVID-19, which resulted in the number of cases reaching the closure threshold established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. This student was last on campus March 19.  

In accordance with the Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Education guidance, Mellon Middle School will be closed and in-person instruction and activities are suspended until Friday, March 26 to allow for case investigations, contact tracing, and cleaning and disinfecting to be accomplished. Students and staff will move to Remote instruction.

We continue to consult with the ACHD and take all the recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing impacted areas of the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required.  

• In the event that close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 consecutive minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The student will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19.
As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.   

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 

Timothy J. Steinhauer, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

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March 24, 2021

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. This student was last on campus March 22.  Close contacts have been notified.

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,

Sarah Shaw, Ed.D.
Principal

March 24, 2021

Dear Mellon Middle School Families and Staff, 

This letter is to notify you that a student at Mellon Middle School tested positive for COVID-19, which resulted in the number of cases reaching the closure threshold established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. This student was last on campus March 19.  

In accordance with the Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Education guidance, Mellon Middle School will be closed and in-person instruction and activities are suspended until Friday, March 26 to allow for case investigations, contact tracing, and cleaning and disinfecting to be accomplished. Students and staff will move to Remote instruction.

We continue to consult with the ACHD and take all the recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing impacted areas of the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required.  

• In the event that close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 consecutive minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The student will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19.
As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.   

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 

Timothy J. Steinhauer, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

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March 24, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that an employee at the High School tested positive for COVID-19.  The employee was last on campus March 22.  Close contacts have been notified.

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the employee was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Joel Thompson
Principal

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March 22, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that four students at the High School tested positive for COVID-19.  These students were last on campus March 11(remote learner who was on campus for an activity), March 15 (remote learner who was on campus for an activity), March 16, and March 18, respectively.  Close contacts are being notified.

All of these cases do meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the students were on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individuals will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Joel Thompson
Principal

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March 22, 2021

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families and Staff, 

This letter is to notify you that three students at Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19, which resulted in the number of cases exceeding the closure threshold established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. These students were last on campus March 15 and 16, respectively.  

In accordance with the Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Education guidance, Jefferson Middle School will be closed and in-person instruction and activities are suspended until Thursday, March 25 to allow for case investigations, contact tracing, and cleaning and disinfecting to be accomplished. Students and staff will move to Remote instruction.

We continue to consult with the ACHD and take all the recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing impacted areas of the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required.  

• In the event that close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 consecutive minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The students will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19.
As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.   

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 

Timothy J. Steinhauer, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

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March 22, 2021

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This second letter is to notify you that one additional student at Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. This student was last on campus March 15.  Known close contacts have been notified.

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individuals will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Sarah Shaw, Ed.D.
Principal

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March 22, 2021

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that two students at Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. These students were last on campus March 16.  Known close contacts have been notified.

These cases do meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the students were on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the District or Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individuals will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Sarah Shaw, Ed.D.
Principal

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March 21, 2021

Dear Lincoln Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that one (1) student at Lincoln has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in the school on March 17, 2021. This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19, and accordingly, it will be reflected as such on our District’s Dashboard. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department. The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Ronald J. Kitsko
Principal

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3/19/21

Dear Washington Elementary Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at WES has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on 3/18/21.  

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19, and accordingly, it will be reflected as such on our District’s Dashboard. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Dr. Melissa M Nelson, Principal
Washington Elementary School

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March 19, 2021

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that three students at Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19; additionally, one student was deemed a probable positive case.  Three students were last on campus March 11, 15, and 18, respectively, and one has been learning remotely.  Close contacts have been notified.

Two of these cases do meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the students were on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individuals will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Sarah Shaw, Ed.D.
Principal

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March 18, 2021

Dear Mellon Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that three students at Mellon Middle School tested positive for COVID-19; each are members of a community basketball program.  Two of the students were last on campus March 15; the third student has been learning remotely.  Close contacts have been notified.

Two of these cases do meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the students were on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individuals will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Chris Wolfson
Principal

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March 18, 2021

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19.  The student was last on campus March 15.  Close contacts have been notified.

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Sarah Shaw, Ed.D.
Principal

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March 18, 2021

Dear Washington Elementary Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at WES has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on 3/15/21.  

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19, and accordingly, it will be reflected as such on our District’s Dashboard. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Dr. Melissa M Nelson, Principal
Washington Elementary School

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March 18, 2021

Dear Lincoln  Families and Staff, 

This letter is to notify you that a student at  Lincoln tested positive for COVID-19.  The student was last in school on 3/11/21. 

In accordance with the Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Education guidance, Lincoln will be closed and in-person instruction and activities are suspended on 3/18/21 to allow for case investigations, contact tracing, and cleaning and disinfecting to be accomplished. Students and staff will move to Remote instruction.

We continue to consult with the ACHD and take all the recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing impacted areas of the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required.  

• In the event that close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 consecutive minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

This student will not return to our school until he/she has completed isolation procedures for COVID-19.
As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.   

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Timothy J. Steinhauer, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

 

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March 17, 2021

Dear Markham Families, Faculty, and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a staff member at Markham Elementary has tested positive for COVID-19.  The staff member was last in school on March 11, 2021, no close contacts were identified. 

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19, and accordingly, it will be reflected as such on our District’s Dashboard. 

 The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are working with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

●        Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

●        Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

●        Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

●        In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department. 

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19
As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

●        Fever

●        Chills

●        Cough

●        Shortness of breath

●        Fatigue

●        Muscle or body aches

●        Headache

●        Loss of taste or smell

●        Sore throat

●        Congestion or runny nose

●        Nausea or vomiting

●        Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.  Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department should you have further questions.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Jocelyn V. Artinger
Principal, Markham Elementary School

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3/17/21

Dear Washington Elementary Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at WES has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on 3/11/21.  

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 

Dr. Melissa M Nelson, Principal
Washington Elementary School
mnelson@mtlsd.net
412 344-2142

March 17, 2021

Dear Mellon Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Mellon Middle School tested positive for COVID-19.  The student was last on campus March 15.  No close contacts have been identified. 

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Chris Wolfson
Principal

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March 16, 2021

Dear Mellon Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that an employee at the Mellon Middle School tested positive for COVID-19.  The employee was last on campus March 5.  No close contacts have been identified. 

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the employee was not on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Chris Wolfson
Principal

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March 16, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School tested positive for COVID-19.  The student was last on campus March 9.  No close contacts have been identified. 

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was not on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Joel Thompson
Principal

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March 14, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student and an employee at the High School tested positive for COVID-19.  The student, who is a member of our choir ensemble, was last on campus March 8.  The employee was last on campus March 10.  Close contacts have been notified. 

The student case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individuals will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Joel Thompson
Principal

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March 14, 2021

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that an employee at the Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19.  The employee was last on campus March 5.  No close contacts have been identified. 

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the employee was not on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Sarah Shaw, Ed.D.
Principal

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March 13, 2021

Dear Lincoln Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that one (1) employee at Lincoln has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was last in the school on March 12, 2021. 

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19, and accordingly, it will be reflected as such on our District’s Dashboard. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.   

The individual will not return to our school until the individual has completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department. The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 

Ronald J. Kitsko
Principal

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March 12, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School tested positive for COVID-19.  The student, who is a member of our choir ensemble, was last on campus March 8.  Close contacts have been notified. 

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Joel Thompson
Principal

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March 12, 2021

Dear Mellon Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Mellon Middle School tested positive for COVID-19.  The student was last on campus March 4.  No close contacts have been identified. 

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was not on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Chris Wolfson
Principal

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March 9, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School tested positive for COVID-19.  The student was last on campus March 2.  No close contacts have been identified. 

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was not on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Joel Thompson
Principal

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March 8, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student-teacher at the High School tested positive for COVID-19.  The student-teacher was last on campus March 5.  No close contacts have been identified. 

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student-teacher was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Joel Thompson
Principal

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March 8, 2021

Dear Washington Elementary School (WES) Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at WES has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on 3/5/21.  The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). MTLSD is consulting with the ACHD and is taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps MTLSD is implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Dr. Melissa M Nelson, Principal

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March 7, 2021

Dear Mellon Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Mellon Middle School tested positive for COVID-19.  The student was last on campus March 4.  Close contacts have been notified. 

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Chris Wolfson
Principal

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March 5, 2021

Dear HES Families, Faculty, and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Hoover has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on March 4, 2021. All close contacts have been notified. 

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19, and accordingly, it will be reflected as such on our District’s Dashboard.  

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). The District is consulting with the ACHD and is taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps that are being implemented in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Nicci Giehll, Ed.D.
Principal

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March 5, 2021

Dear Markham Families, Faculty, and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student who was at Markham Elementary has
tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last at Markham on March 4, 2021, and close
contacts have been notified.
This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s
Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19, and
accordingly, it will be reflected as such on our District’s Dashboard.
The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We
are working with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our
students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

● Cleaning and sanitizing the building.
● Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.
● Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been
contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close
contact.
● In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person
for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County
Health Department.

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures
for COVID-19.
As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical
provider:

● Fever
● Chills
● Cough
● Shortness of breath
● Fatigue
● Muscle or body aches
● Headache
● Loss of taste or smell
● Sore throat
● Congestion or runny nose
● Nausea or vomiting
● Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health
website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from
the Allegheny County Health Department should you have further questions.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional
actions need to be taken.
Sincerely,

Mrs. Jocelyn V. Artinger
Principal, Markham Elementary School

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March 3, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School tested positive for COVID-19.  The student was last on campus February 26.  Close contacts have been notified. 

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Joel Thompson
Principal

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March 1, 2021

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student-teacher at Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19.  The student-teacher was last on campus on Friday, February 25.  No close contacts have been identified. 

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student-teacher was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Sarah Shaw
Principal

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March 1, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that two students and a student-teacher visiting the High School for a meeting tested positive for COVID-19.  One student was last on campus January 26 and participated in an off-site baseball workout this past weekend, the second student has learned remotely, and the student-teacher was on campus on February 24.  No close contacts have been identified. 

One case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the visiting student teacher was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individuals will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Joel Thompson
Principal

February 25, 2021

Dear Mellon Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Mellon Middle School tested positive for COVID-19.  

The student was last on campus on February 19th.  No close contacts have been identified. 

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Chris Wolfson
Principal

 

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February 24, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that two students at the High School tested positive for COVID-19.  

One student has learned remotely but was on campus as a participant in our track and baseball programs (February 19/20), and the second student was last on campus on February 23rd and is a member of the hockey program.  Close contacts have been notified. 

These cases do meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the students were on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individuals will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Joel Thompson
Principal

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February 24, 2021

Dear Mellon Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Mellon Middle School tested positive for COVID-19.  

The student was last on campus February 16 but also has participated in a community hockey program (2/21).  No close contacts have been identified. 

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was not on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Chris Wolfson
Principal

 

February 22, 2021

Dear Markham Families, Faculty, and Staff, 

This letter is to notify you that a student at Markham Elementary has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on February 8, 2021, no close contacts were identified.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are working with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19
As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.  Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department should you have further questions. 

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Mrs. Jocelyn V. Artinger
Principal, Markham Elementary School

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February 22, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School tested positive for COVID-19.  

The student has been learning remotely. Close contacts have been notified. 

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was not on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school, should they choose to do so, until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Joel Thompson 
Principal

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February 19, 2021

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19.  

The student was last on campus February 16, 2021.  No close contacts have been identified. 

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Sarah Shaw, Ed.D.
Principal

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February 19, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that two students at the High School tested positive for COVID-19.  

The students were last on campus February 12 and 16, respectively, and one had participated in our wrestling program.  Close contacts have been notified. 

These cases do meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the students were on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individuals will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Joel Thompson 
Principal

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February 15, 2021

Dear HOWE Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that A STUDENT at HOWE  has tested positive for COVID-19. The STUDENT was last in school on 1/29/2021.  

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Michelle L. Murray, Ed.D.
Principal

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February 12, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that two students at the High School tested positive for COVID-19.  

The students have learned remotely, and one student was last on campus February 1, 2021, participating in our percussion program.  Close contacts have been notified. 

One of the two cases does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus within 48 hours of when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individuals will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Joel Thompson
Principal

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February 11, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School tested positive for COVID-19.  

The student has been learning remotely.  No close contacts have been identified. 

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was not on campus when symptoms started.  

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Joel Thompson
Principal

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February 11, 2021

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19.  

The student has been learning remotely.  No close contacts have been identified. 

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was not on campus when symptoms started.  

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Sarah Shaw, Ed.D.
Principal

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February 9, 2021

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that two students at Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19.  One student was last on campus on November 26, 2020, and the second student was last on the campus January 26, 2021. No close contacts have been identified. 

These cases do not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was not on campus when symptoms started.  

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individuals will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Sarah Shaw, Ed.D.

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February 9, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School tested positive for COVID-19.  The student was last on the campus January 28, 2021. No close contacts have been identified. 

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was not on campus when symptoms started.  

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Joel Thompson
Principal

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February 9, 2021

Dear Families,

At last night’s School Board meeting, the administration recommended a plan to increase in-person learning options. This tentative plan includes an expanded Hybrid option for secondary students, allowing them to choose to attend 4 days per week beginning February 22.  The plan also recommends full in-person 5 days per week for elementary students beginning on March 1. The School Board intends to further consider this proposal at the next meeting, Monday, February 15.

Please know that each building has plans to ensure we are following guidance from PDE and the PaDOH, as well as our District Health & Safety plan.  This includes ensuring 6 feet of distance during lunch, maximizing physical distancing to the greatest extent possible in instructional spaces in alignment with CDC and PDE/PaDoH guidance, plans for transitions, and other factors outlined in our Health & Safety Plan.  It is important to note that since our 10 buildings are each unique in size and physical layout, the solutions may vary across schools.  As always, the health and safety of our staff and students will remain our highest priority.

To better prepare for a possible transition to this increased in-person model, we ask that you complete the form linked HERE for each student in your family by Thursday, February 11, 2021, at 4:00 PM.

Sincerely,

Timothy J. Steinhauer, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

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February 4, 2021

Dear Mellon Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Mellon Middle School tested positive for COVID-19.  The student has been learning remotely. No close contacts have been identified. 

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was not on campus when symptoms started.  

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Christopher Wolfson
Principal

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February 3, 2021

Dear Howe Elementary School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Howe has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on 1/15/21.  

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19, and accordingly, it will be reflected as such on our District’s Dashboard. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Michelle L. Murray
Principal

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February 3, 2021

Dear HES Families, Faculty, and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Hoover has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on November 24, 2020. No close contacts have been identified. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). The District is consulting with the ACHD and is taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps that are being implemented in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 

Nicci Giehll, Ed.D.
Principal

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February 3, 2021

Dear Lincoln Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that one (1) student at Lincoln has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in the school on January 29, 2021. The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.   

The student will not return to our school until the student has completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 

Ronald J. Kitsko
Principal

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February 3, 2021

Dear Foster Elementary School Families, Faculty, and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Foster Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on January 22, 2021. There are no close contacts for this case.  

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Ben Canan
Acting Principal

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February 2, 2021

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19.  The student has been learning remotely throughout the year. No close contacts have been identified. 

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was not on campus when symptoms started.  

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Sarah Shaw, Ed.D.
Principal

February 2, 2021

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19.  The student has been learning remotely throughout the year. No close contacts have been identified. 

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was not on campus when symptoms started.  

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Sarah Shaw, Ed.D.
Principal

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January 29, 2021

Dear Mellon Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that an employee at Mellon Middle School tested positive for COVID-19.  The employee was last on campus on January 22, 2021. No close contacts have been identified. 

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the employee was not on campus when symptoms started.  

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until he/she has completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Chris Wolfson
Principal

 

 

 

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January 28, 2021

Dear Mellon Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School tested positive for COVID-19.  The Mellon community is receiving this notice because the student is part of the Winter Guard program who practiced on the Mellon campus.  

In accordance with the guidance received from the Allegheny County Health Department, the case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on the Mellon campus when symptoms started and will be reflected as such for Mellon on the District’s Dashboard.  Should Mellon reach the threshold established by PDE in the 14 day rolling period to consider closing as a result of positive cases, this case will be given additional scrutiny as to whether or not Mellon should need to close. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individuals will not return to our school until they has completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Chris Wolfson
Principal

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January 28, 2021

Dear HES Families, Faculty, and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Hoover has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on January 15, 2021. No close contacts have been identified. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). The District is consulting with the ACHD and is taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps that are being implemented in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Nicci Giehll, Ed.D.
Principal

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January 26, 2021

Dear Markham Families, Faculty, and Staff, 

This letter is to notify you that two students at Markham have tested positive for COVID-19. The students were last in school on Friday,  January 15, 2021. 

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19, and accordingly, it will be reflected as such on our District’s Dashboard.  

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are working with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individuals will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19.
As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.  Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department should you have further questions. 

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Mrs. Jocelyn V. Artinger
Principal, Markham Elementary School

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January 26, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that two students at the High School tested positive for COVID-19.  One student was last on campus on November 16, 2020, and the second student was last on campus on January 21, 2021 as part of the Winter Guard program. Close contacts are being notified. 

The second case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.  

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

 

The individuals will not return to our school until they has completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Joel Thompson
Principal

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January 25, 2021

Dear Foster Elementary Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that an employee at Foster Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was last in school on 1/21/21. No close contacts have been identified.  

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19, and accordingly, it will be reflected as such on our District’s Dashboard.

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 

Ben Canan
Acting Principal
 

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January 25, 2021

Dear Lincoln Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that one (1) student at Lincoln has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in the school on January 15, 2021. The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.   

The student will not return to our school until the student has completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Ronald J. Kitsko
Principal

 

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January 24, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School tested positive for COVID-19.  The student was last on campus on January 20, 2021 to participate in the boys basketball program. Close contacts are being notified. 

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was on campus when symptoms started and will be reflected as such on the District’s Dashboard.  

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until he/she has completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Joel Thompson
Principal

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January 24, 2021

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that two students at Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19.  The students were last on campus on November 24, 2020. No close contacts have been identified. 

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was not on campus when symptoms started.  

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individuals will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 

Sarah Shaw, Ed.D.
Principal

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January 24, 2021

Dear Jefferson Families and Staff, 

This letter is to notify you that an employee at Jefferson Elementary tested positive for COVID-19.  The employee was last in school on January 22, 2021. 

In accordance with the Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Education guidance, Jefferson Elementary will be closed and in-person instruction and activities are suspended until January 27th to allow for case investigations, contact tracing, and cleaning and disinfecting to be accomplished. Students and staff will move to Remote instruction.

We continue to consult with the ACHD and take all the recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing impacted areas of the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required.  

• In the event that close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 consecutive minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

This employee will not return to our school until he/she has completed isolation procedures for COVID-19.

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.   

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 

Timothy J. Steinhauer, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

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January 22, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School tested positive for COVID-19.  The student was last on campus on November 24, 2020. No close contacts have been identified. 

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was not on campus when symptoms started.  

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until he/she has completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Joel Thompson
Principal

January 22, 2021

Dear Jefferson Elementary Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at JES has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on January 14, 2021.  

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Brett M. Bielewicz
Principal

 

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January 21, 2021

Dear Foster Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Foster Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school prior to winter break. There are no close contacts associated with this case.  

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Ben Canan - Acting Principal

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January 21, 2021

Dear HES Families, Faculty, and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Hoover has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on January 15, 2021. No close contacts have been identified. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). The District is consulting with the ACHD and is taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps that are being implemented in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Nicci Giehll, Ed.D.
Principal

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January 20, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff, 

This letter is to notify you that three students at the High School tested positive for COVID-19. One student was last on campus on November 16, 2020, and the other two students were last on campus on November 24, 2020. Close contacts are being notified. 

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was not on campus when symptoms started. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include: ● Cleaning and sanitizing the building. 

● Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing. ● Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact. 

● In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department. 

The individuals will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider: 

● Fever 

● Chills 

● Cough 

● Shortness of breath ● Fatigue 

● Muscle or body aches 

● Headache 

● Loss of taste or smell ● Sore throat 

● Congestion or runny nose ● Nausea or vomiting ● Diarrhea 

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department. 

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken. 

Sincerely,

Joel Thompson Principal

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January 20, 2021

Dear Mellon Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Mellon Middle School tested positive for COVID-19.  The student was last on campus on November 24, 2020. No close contacts have been identified.  

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was not on campus when symptoms started.  

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until he/she has completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Chris Wolfson
Principal

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January 20, 2021

Dear Washington Elementary School (WES) Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at WES has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on 11/20/20.  The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). MTLSD is consulting with the ACHD and is taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps MTLSD is implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Dr. Melissa M Nelson, Principal

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January 20, 2021

Dear Markham Families, Faculty, and Staff, 

This letter is to notify you that a student at Markham has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on Friday,  January 15, 2021. 

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19, and accordingly, it will be reflected as such on our District’s Dashboard.  

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are working with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19
As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.  Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department should you have further questions. 

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, Mrs. Jocelyn V. Artinger
Principal, Markham Elementary School

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January 19, 2021

Dear Jefferson Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that an employee has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was last in school on January 14, 2021.  

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19, and accordingly, it will be reflected as such on our District’s Dashboard. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 

Brett M. Bielewicz
Principal

 

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January 15, 2021

Dear Families,

Our second semester begins on Wednesday, January 20.  This will be a Remote day for all students. For those students who selected the Hybrid mode of instruction, Cohort B returns to in-person instruction on Thursday, January 21. Cohort A returns to in-person instruction on Monday, January 25.

For those returning to the building, a few reminders:

• Our number one priority is the health and safety of our students and staff. To help decrease the risk of spreading COVID-19, parents and guardians please complete a self-screening assessment of your child prior to coming to school each day and report any COVID-19 symptoms to the school nurse. Visit the Student Daily Symptom Check/Reporting section on the District website for the Symptom Checklist and other important information. If your child has any of the symptoms listed and/or your child has answered yes to any of the Symptom Check questions, please keep your child home and notify your child’s school nurse immediately.
• All students are expected to continue to wear face coverings per Governor Wolf’s order on Universal Masking.  During lunch, students may only lower their face covering to eat. 
• Remember the 3 W’s: Wear a Mask, Wash Your Hands, and Watch Your Distance.  

Our Principals and members of our faculty and staff are creating a public service announcement (PSA) for our students to reinforce behaviors and habits that will help them continue to be successful.  The PSA will come from your building Principal.  I want to point out one particular strategy that will be included in the PSA that will be reinforced during the 2nd semester - having cameras on.  Engagement with fellow students and the teacher is a strategy for success.  If a faculty member asks students to turn on their camera, they are expected to do so.  Should a student not turn on the camera as requested, not communicate to the teacher an extenuating circumstance as to why they could not turn on the camera, or not respond to a prompt placed in the chat when cameras are not being used, they will be marked as NIC (not in class).  

Our Principals, faculty, and staff remain committed to the academic success and well-being of all students, Remote and Hybrid.  I wish our students the best as we begin the 2nd semester, and as always, should you have any questions or concerns, your child’s teacher, counselor, and Principal(s) serve as points of contact.

Sincerely,
Ronald P. Davis, Ed.D. 
Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education

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January 18, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School tested positive for COVID-19.  The student was last on campus on November 24, 2020. Close contacts have been notified. 

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19 as the student was not on campus when symptoms started.  

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until he/she has completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Joel Thompson
Principal

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January 15, 2021

Dear Mellon Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that an employee at Mellon Middle School tested positive for COVID-19.  The employee was last on campus on January 4, 2021. No close contacts have been identified. 

This case does not meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19.  

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until he/she has completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely,
Chris Wolfson
Principal

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January 15, 2021

Dear HES Families, Faculty, and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Hoover has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on November 20, 2020. No close contacts have been identified. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). The District is consulting with the ACHD and is taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps that are being implemented in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Nicci Giehll, Ed.D.
Principal

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January 15, 2021

Dear Jefferson Middle and High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19, while physically present at wrestling practice at the High School on January 12, 2021. Close contacts involved in the individual’s pod have been notified. 

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19, and accordingly, it will be reflected as such on our District’s Dashboard.  

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 

Sarah Shaw, Ed.D.
Principal, Jefferson Middle School

Joel Thompson
Principal, Mt. Lebanon High School

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January 14, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last on campus on January 7, 2021, participating in winter track practice. Close contacts involved in the individual’s pod have been notified. 

This case does meet the criteria as outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Case(s) of COVID-19, and accordingly, it will be reflected as such on our District’s Dashboard.  

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individuals will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Joel Thompson 
Principal

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January 13, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that six students at the High School tested positive for COVID-19. All of these cases were last at school prior to Thanksgiving. Close contacts have been notified. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individuals will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Joel Thompson 
Principal

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January 12, 2021
Dear Foster School Families, Faculty, and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Foster School has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on 11/20/20.The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 

Jason Ramsey
Principal

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January 9, 2021

Dear Washington Elementary School (WES) Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that an employee at WES has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was last in school on 1/7/21.  The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). MTLSD is consulting with the ACHD and is taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps MTLSD is implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individual will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Dr. Melissa M Nelson, Principal

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January 8, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that seven students at the High School tested positive for COVID-19. One student has learned remotely, and the remaining students were last at school on November 20, 2020. No close contacts have been identified. 

The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the ACHD include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing the building.

• Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.

• Notifying identified close contacts, who will quarantine as required. If you have not been contacted by the District’s health staff or ACHD, your student is not considered a close contact.

• In the event that additional close contacts (any individual within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) are identified, those contacts would be called by the Allegheny County Health Department.  

The individuals will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19. 

As a reminder, if you or your child experiences any of these symptoms, please contact your medical provider:

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath 

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on the PA Department of Health website or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Please review this FAQ from the Allegheny County Health Department.

The District is closely monitoring this situation and will notify staff and families if any additional actions need to be taken.

Sincerely, 
Joel Thompson
Principal