COVID-19 District Communications

January 2022 Communications

January 7, 2022

Dear Families,

As we continue to adapt our processes and procedures due to the ever-changing COVID-19 landscape, we have developed a universal COVID Symptoms/Exposure Notification Form for our families to use instead of emailing the school nurse, teacher, or using a building-specific form. This form will assist our nursing staff in responding more efficiently to COVID notifications.

Beginning now, families who have a student with a confirmed positive case of COVID-19, experiencing symptoms, or exposed as a close contact to a confirmed or suspected case, should use this LINK in order to notify your school. The form will also be located on the District website and each school’s homepage.

The COVID-19 environment is rapidly changing, and we continue to monitor developments and make modifications to our plans as necessary. If you have specific questions, please contact your student’s school nurse.

Sincerely,

Deanna Hess, MSEd, BSN, CSN, RN

Chair, Health Services Department

January 7, 2022

Dear Mt. Lebanon Faculty and Staff,

As we continue to adapt our processes and procedures due to the ever-changing COVID-19 landscape, we have developed a new COVID Symptoms/Exposure Notification Form to use in lieu of emailing our health services department if you are experiencing symptoms, or have been in contact with someone who is COVID-19 positive. Beginning now, staff should pivot to using this LINK to alert our Health Services Department of pertinent COVID information. Also, the form will be accessible from the staff homepage.

Additionally, we have created a second COVID Symptoms/Exposure Notification Form for our families to use. Families will use this link in order to notify the school about their student’s case. This form will be located on the District and building websites. Please be reminded that this form is different from the staff form. If families contact you to report COVID concerns, please refer them to the student link.

The COVID-19 environment is rapidly changing, and we continue to monitor developments and make modifications to our plans as necessary.

Sincerely,

Deanna Hess, MSEd, BSN, CSN, RN

Chair, Health Services Department

January 2, 2022

Dear Mt. Lebanon Families,

I hope you enjoyed a relaxing winter recess with family and friends. As school resumes tomorrow, we are focused on safely welcoming our students back to our classrooms. Since the beginning of the school year, we have prioritized in-person learning for our students and will continue to do so.

Over the break, our administrative team has closely monitored COVID-19 in our community and region. The rapid rise in COVID-19 cases has raised considerable concern regarding the continued safe operation of our schools. The layered mitigation strategies in our Health & Safety Plan will provide a safe learning environment for students and staff.

We will continue to require universal indoor masking for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status. In addition, we will continue with the special considerations made for our lunch periods, physical distancing to the maximum extent, and increased ventilation throughout our buildings.

All of our faculty, staff, and students have had the opportunity to receive the vaccine at one of our clinics. However, if your student was not able to attend a clinic, we encourage you to contact your healthcare provider for more information on obtaining the vaccine, which is readily available throughout the community for all people aged 5+.

All ten of our schools continue to participate in the pool testing program offered by the PA DOH, and we will begin the “test-to-stay” program in the near future. Please visit our website for more information on joining the pool testing program. Pool testing is an important part of our layered mitigation strategy and allows us to identify asymptomatic, COVID-positive individuals better. While testing remains important, health experts report that vaccinations continue to be the best strategy to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Recently, the CDC issued revised guidance regarding isolation and quarantine protocols following exposure to COVID-19. Although emerging research suggests that vaccinated individuals may not develop severe illness, they must isolate themselves when infected. The Pennsylvania Department of Education and ACHD have indicated that they will provide additional guidance to schools in the coming days.

We will monitor individual classrooms and schools and make remote/quarantining decisions as targeted as possible. However, our goal is to remain open for in-person learning to the greatest extent, as long as we have adequate staffing to ensure instruction, supervision, and food service.

Layered mitigation strategies provide the greatest level of protection. Please assist us in keeping our schools open by following these strategies:

Self-screen each morning for COVID-19 symptoms and stay home if not feeling well
Correctly wear a well-fitting mask when in school buildings and on school buses, regardless of vaccination status
Wash hands often
Maintain physical distance whenever possible
Cooperate with our nursing staff to report positive cases and assist with contact tracing
- If you contacted the health office over the break, please wait for their return call
Sign up and participate in our pool-testing program
Take advantage of vaccination and booster opportunities

The COVID-19 environment can rapidly change, and we will monitor developments and make modifications to plans as necessary. If you have specific questions, please contact your child’s school nurse.

Sincerely,

Timothy J. Steinhauer, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

COVID Reminders for Winter Break, 2021

December 2021 Communications

December 16, 2021

Dear High School Students and Families,

On Tuesday, December 21, 2021, the District will host a booster vaccination clinic for those 16 years of age and older using the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm at the High School’s North Gym.

Student participation in a vaccine clinic is voluntary, and students would need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Please note that this information will be kept confidential, and we will maintain no permanent records or identifying information for use beyond these intended purposes.

To schedule an appointment: LINK

For a student to participate, it must be at least 6 months after the 2nd dose of the vaccine.
Please schedule an appointment by Monday, December 20, 2021, by 12 pm. The clinic will host a maximum of 240 participants.

Reminders of what to bring:

The completed consent form - included in the scheduling portal as well as attached to this email - completing DOSE 3 section of the form
A copy of your insurance card
- Also, student's LAST 4 DIGITS OF THEIR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (pharmacy requirement)
The student’s vaccination card showing 1st and 2nd doses

Eligible and interested individuals should continue to pursue any opportunity that may be personally available to them to secure an appointment for a booster vaccine outside the District.

Sincerely,

Ronald P. Davis, Ed.D.

Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education

PHAConsentBooster16yrs.pdf

December 11, 2021

Dear Mt. Lebanon School District Community,

As you may be aware, yesterday the Pennsylvania Supreme Court vacated the Department of Health’s mask mandate for schools. At this time the District will follow the recommendations of the Center for Disease Control and the Allegheny County Health Department to continue requiring universal masking for all individuals in our schools and facilities regardless of vaccination status. Universal indoor masking remains a critical component of our layered mitigation strategies, which also include physical distancing, pool testing, and contact tracing.

The safety and well-being of our students, staff, and community is always our highest priority. In addition, we remain committed to providing the Best Education Possible for Each and Every Student. We believe our low case rate, limited close contacts, and lack of school spread are due to our careful adherence to the mitigation strategies outlined in our Health & Safety Plan. This has allowed us to keep our schools open for in-person instruction.

We will continue monitoring our community conditions and make adjustments to our Health and Safety Plan only when the circumstances are warranted, or as recommended by public health and safety agencies.

Sincerely,

Timothy J. Steinhauer, Ed.D.

Superintendent

November 2021 Communications

Dear Families,

Since the FDA and CDC have approved emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11 years old, we are pleased to announce that the Mt. Lebanon School District will host a first dose vaccination clinic for our students in this age group. If you are considering having your child aged 5-11 vaccinated through the District organized clinic, please read below carefully.

DATE: Friday, November 12, 2021

TIME: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

LOCATION: High School Athletic Building

DEADLINE: Please register by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 10

You can schedule an appointment using the link below.
A parent or guardian must accompany the student to the clinic.
Parking for the clinic is available in the locations designated for STUDENTS and VISITORS in PURPLE on this MAP.
Please complete and bring the attached form for each child receiving the vaccine.
Please bring a copy of your insurance card.

Due to logistical constraints and health regulations, we are hosting this clinic in a similar manner to previous ones. The process will involve queuing, checking in, receiving the vaccine, and waiting 15 minutes before checking out with health staff. The vaccination and waiting spaces are gymnasiums. We will do everything possible to ensure a quick and easy process, but please know we plan to disperse up to 1,600 vaccines.

Understanding this format, we ask you to consider if this will be comfortable for your child(ren.) If not, you may wish to seek other opportunities to receive the vaccine. We also encourage you to consult with your child’s pediatrician if you have questions about the vaccine.

PLEASE USE THIS LINK TO SIGN UP FOR THE CLINIC.

This PODCAST for children might be helpful for families to prepare for the vaccine. It provides age-appropriate information about vaccines in general, scientific trials, and specifically the COVID-19 vaccine.

We appreciate your continued partnership in keeping our schools safe!

Best Regards,

Deanna Hess, MSEd, BSN, CSN, RN

Chair, Health Services Department

August 2021 Communications

August 25, 2021

Dear Families,

As we start the 2021-2022 school year, I am writing to share the COVID notification process for our schools. Primarily, the school district website dashboard will serve as notification to our community of COVID-19 cases in schools and is designed to provide the most up-to-date data for our community.

The dashboard consists of two charts. The first chart provides a snapshot of the total number of employee and student positive cases of COVID-19 in the District, and the second displays the total COVID-19 cases by month.

We will carefully contact trace all cases of COVID positive individuals in our District buildings and programs. Anyone who is identified as a close contact impacted by a positive case will be alerted directly by a member of our school nursing staff.

In some instances, individuals who are directly impacted may be difficult to determine. In cases such as these, there will be notification sent to everyone involved in the activity, or present in the classroom, at the same time as the positive case.

The health of your child and your family continues to be our first concern. Mt. Lebanon School District and the Allegheny County Health Department are here to help you get the information you need. If you have questions specifically about your child’s health, please contact your child’s health care provider.

Sincerely,

Deanna Hess, MSEd, BSN, CSN, RN

Chair, Health Services Department

July 2021 Communications

June 2021 Communications

June 14, 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 June 4. 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.

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

June 2, 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, tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last on campus on May 27. 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 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 2021 Communications

May 25, 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 student was last in school on May 25, 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,
Michelle L. Murray, Ed.D.
Principal

May 23, 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 Friday, May 21, 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

May 2021 Communications

May 20, 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 is learning remotely. Close contacts from outside of school interactions 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 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

May 16, 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 May 14, 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

May 14, 2021

Dear Foster School Families and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Foster School tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on May 12.

In accordance with the Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Education guidance, Foster will be closed and in-person instruction and activities are suspended on Monday, May 17 to allow for case investigations, contact tracing, and cleaning and disinfecting to be accomplished. This decision was made in an abundance of caution given the large number of close contacts from recent positive cases and the pending test results for several students currently in quarantine. Students and staff will move to Remote instruction. In-person classes will resume on Wednesday, May 19. As a reminder, students do not have school on Tuesday, May 18.

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

May 13, 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 12. 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 Dashboard will reset today due to the move to remote learning for grade 2. This case would then be case number one on the 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

May 12, 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 10.

In accordance with the Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Education guidance, all Foster 2nd grade classrooms will be closed for in-person instruction on Thursday, May 13 to allow for case investigations, contact tracing, and cleaning and disinfecting to be accomplished. Second grade students will move to Remote instruction. In-person instruction for 2nd grade students will resume on Friday, May 14. We will continue to carefully monitor this situation and communicate any updates or changes accordingly.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April/May 2021 Communications

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 2021 Communications

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 2021 Communications

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 2021 Communications

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 2021 Communications

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 2021 Communications

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 2021 Communications

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 2021 Communications

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

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

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 2021 Communications

February 15, 2021 COVID-19 Update

February 8, 2021 Covid-19 Update

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

January 2021 Communications

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 2021 Communications

Dr. Steinhauer COVID -19 Update 1/19/2021 School Board Meeting

Dr. Steinhauer COVID -19 Update - 1/11/2021 School Board Meeting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

January 2021 Communications

January 8, 2021

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that an employee at Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was last at work on December 23, 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 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,
Sarah Shaw, Ed.D.
Principal

January 8, 2021

Dear Mt. Lebanon Elementary Families,

We are excited to welcome our Hybrid students back to the building beginning on Monday, January 11, 2021. Please know that if you requested for your child to live stream via the survey, we have communicated this to your child’s teacher. Questions about live streaming should be directed to them or your building principal.

If you have selected to move to the Cyber Learning Academy for the third quarter, you will also be live streaming with your child’s current teacher for the remainder of this quarter (January 15, 2021). More details about CLA classroom assignments will be disseminated early next week.

For those families with students returning to the school buildings on January 11, 2021, we want to make you aware that if we have multiple cases in the schools or difficulty with staffing, we may need to switch to remote learning for short periods of time. It is imperative that you attend to all District communications to be sure you receive any critical information. Additionally, please be certain that your email addresses and phone numbers are correct in Dashboard.

Also, please review these very important reminders at the bottom of this email to ensure we are keeping everyone safe. As always, questions may be directed to me, principals, or teachers. We are here to support our students and their families as we move through these changes in instructional mode.

Best Regards,
Marybeth D. Irvin, Ph. D.
Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education

Daily Symptom Checks and Reporting

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.

MTLSD Dashboard

In December, the District launched a new COVID-19 Dashboard to provide more data to create a fuller view of the COVID-19 cases in our schools. It aligns with the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s new guidelines regarding the identification of Covid-19 cases in schools.

The new state guidelines require that we track positive cases physically present at the school during a 14-day rolling period and take action, such as closing a building, based on the number of positive Covid -19 cases reported during that two week period. This data is tracked in the first table on the Covid-19 Dashboard.
Our elementary schools fall in the “Small” building category as designated by the PDE. This means that if the level of community transmission in our county is in the “Substantial” range, and we have 2 positive cases in a building (staff, students, or both), we may be required to close the school for 3-5 days to clean and contact trace depending on the guidance we receive from the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). The transmission rate for the county is available on the COVID-19 Dashboard.
If it becomes necessary to close a school, we will move to remote instruction for the period of time established in consultation with the ACHD. We will communicate the school closing with parents by phone alert, email, and text message.

Face Coverings

All students are expected to continue to wear face coverings per Governor Wolf’s order on Universal Masking. Remember the 3 W’s: Wear a Mask, Wash Your Hands, and Watch Your Distance.

Lunches

Free lunches will continue to be distributed at all seven elementary schools until the end of the school year from 10:45 a.m. until 1:15 p.m. on weekdays. PTA Council is coordinating volunteers to help distribute lunches at the elementary schools. If you are interested in helping, please sign up here.

January 7, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that an employee on the 2nd shift at the High School tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was last at work on January 2, 2021. 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 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 7, 2021

Good morning Families,

Yesterday, our nation witnessed a tragic display of action against decency, democracy, and civil discourse. Using violence to impede the peaceful transfer of power is contradictory to our democracy. As a school district, we are committed to the open exchange of ideas, civil discourse, and freedom of expression. However, we stand firmly against unlawful behavior.

Early this morning, our faculty received information and strategies to help our students as they process and navigate distressing events when they occur. I wanted to share this same resource with you: When Bad Things Are Happening. As teachable moments arise, please know that they will be handled in an age-appropriate manner and lead to further learning opportunities.

As educators, we strive to guide young people to act as responsible citizens. We teach our students to communicate respectfully and that violence is never an appropriate choice.

Our counselors, faculty, and school staff stand ready to assist you and our students in whatever manner necessary.

Sincerely,

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

January 6, 2021

Dear HOWE Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that two employees at HOWE have tested positive for COVID-19. The first employee was last in school before the winter break. The second employee was last in the building on 12/31/2021. 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 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,
Michelle L. Murray, Ed.D.
Principal

1/6/2021

Dear Foster Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that and employee at Foster School has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was last in school on 1-6-21.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,
Jason Ramsey
Principal

January 6, 2021

Dear High School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that three students and one employee on the 2nd shift at the High School tested positive for COVID-19. The students were last in school on November 20 and 24 (two), 2020, respectively; the employee was last at work on December 31, 2020. Those who were considered 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

January 6, 2021

Dear Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that an employee in our District maintenance department tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was last at work on Thursday, December 31, 2020. Close contacts have been notified.

We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking 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 additional 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 employee will not return to our school until he/she has completed isolation procedures for COVID-19.

As a reminder, if you experience 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.

Ron
Ronald P. Davis, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education

January 6, 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 December 22, 2020. 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, you or your student are 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

January 5, 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 in school on December 31, 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 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

January 4, 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 11/24/2020. 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

January 4, 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 has been learning remotely. 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

January 3, 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. Two students have been learning remotely, and the other student was last in school on November 24, 2020. One of these positive cases is a member of the swimming program. 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, if they choose to, 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

January 3, 2021

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that an employee at Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was last in school on December 22, 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 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

January 3, 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. Both students have been learning remotely. 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, if they so choose, 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

January 3, 2021

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that an employee at Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was last in school on December 22, 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 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

January 2, 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 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). 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

January 2, 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 December 26, 2020. 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, you or your student are 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 employee will not return to our school until the employee 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

December 2020 Communications

December 30, 2020

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 in school on December 22, 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 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,
Chris Wolfson
Principal

December 29, 2020

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 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). 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,

Joel Thompson
Principal

December 29, 2020

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families, Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that an employee at Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was last in school on December 23, 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 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

December 22, 2020

Dear High School Families and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that three students at the High School tested positive for COVID-19. The students were last in school on November 13, November 20, and one is in our Cyber Learning Academy. None are currently involved in any school activities. The three cases are not connected to one another.

We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking 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. No close contacts were identified at this time.
In the event that additional 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,

Joel Thompson
Principal

December 21, 2020

Dear Jefferson Families, Faculty & Staff,

This letter is to notify you that an employee at Jefferson Elementary has tested positive for

COVID-19. The employee was last in school on Friday, December 18th. 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, you or your student are 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

December 18, 2020

Dear Elementary Families,
This email is a follow up to Dr. Steinhauer’s message regarding the return to in person Hybrid Learning for elementary students beginning on January 11, 2021. We want to be sure all families understand the schedule following the return from Winter Break and leading up to the third grading period, when families may choose to change their instructional mode.
Beginning on January 20 families have the following options:

Cyber Learning Academy
Hybrid - attend in person
Hybrid - utilize live-streaming until the county is no longer in the Substantial range

Please note the following:

Students in Hybrid who are live-streaming are expected to return to the classroom once the county moves to the moderate or low range for COVID-19.
Hybrid students who need to quarantine or otherwise miss school for more than one week have the option to live-stream regardless of the county range.
Students will remain in their chosen instructional mode at least until the end of the third grading period (March 26), when another opportunity to change will be presented.

Linked HERE is a form for any family who would like to CHANGE the instructional mode of their student beginning on January 20, 2021. This form is due January 4, 2021.

Please note that you will need to complete this form for every student who is changing modes. Also this includes any current Hybrid student for whom the family would like to request live streaming beginning on January 20, 2021. There is no need to complete this form if a student is remaining in the same mode.

It must be emphasized that enrollments in the Cyber Learning Academy will likely lead to the creation of additional sections. As happened in the fall, this may impact Hybrid students as well, as classrooms may be collapsed and combined. Please know that we will do everything possible to minimize the impact on students.

January 4, 2021	Deadline for requesting change of instructional mode
January 4-8, 2021	All students in Remote or Cyber Learning Academy
January 11-15, 2021	Hybrid students return in person (live streaming option available) CLA continues as usual
January 18-19, 2021	No school for students
January 20, 2021	Beginning of 3rd grading quarter and changes in instructional mode

We thank you for your patience and flexibility during this uncertain and difficult time. Please know that the elementary principals and I are happy to answer any questions you may have. We wish you and your family a safe and healthy winter break.

Sincerely,

Marybeth D. Irvin, Ph.D.
Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education

December 17, 2020

Dear Hoover Elementary School Families and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that an employee at Hoover Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was last in school on Thursday, December 10. No close contacts were identified at this time.

In accordance with the Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Education guidance, Hoover Elementary School will be closed and in-person instruction and activities are suspended until Monday, December 21 to allow for case investigations, contact tracing, and cleaning and disinfecting to be accomplished. Remote instruction will continue.

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 additional 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

December 17, 2020

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families,

This letter is to notify you that an employee at Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was last in school on Tuesday, December 15. Those who were identified as a close contact have been notified.

We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking 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 additional 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 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,
Sarah Shaw, Ed.D.
Principal

December 17, 2020

Dear Mt. Lebanon Families,

At the School Board meeting last evening, the Board voted to resume the Hybrid mode of instruction according to the following schedule. We will continue in remote learning until that time. The Cyber Learning Academy and High School and Middle School Remote will continue as usual.

Hybrid Resumes

Elementary (Grades K-5) - January 11, 2021

Secondary (Grades 6-12) - January 21, 2021

Athletics

In the recent order issued by Governor Wolf, athletics paused until January 4, 2021. Last evening the School Board voted to resume athletics on January 4, 2021, pending no further action from the Governor.

Updated Plans

The School Board also approved the Health and Safety Plan 3.0, the Revised Reopening Education Plan, and the Revised Athletics & Activities Health and Safety Plan 4.0. All of these documents can be found at www.mtlsd.org.

New Dashboard

In addition, we have launched a revised Dashboard. This revised Dashboard is designed to provide more data to create a fuller view of COVID-19 cases in our schools. It aligns with the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s new guidelines regarding the identification of Covid-19 cases in school.

The Dashboard consists of three elements:

The first chart is aligned with the Pennsylvania Department of Education's Recommendations for Pre-K to 12 Schools Following Identification of a Cases of COVID-19.
The second chart provides a snapshot of the total number of employee and student positive cases of COVID-19 in the District.
The third chart displays the total COVID -19 cases by month.

Over the past year, we have faced many challenges and changes together. Our families and staff have shown remarkable resilience, adaptability, and grace through it all. Thank you for your continued support.

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

December 16, 2020

Dear Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that two additional employees in our District maintenance department tested positive for COVID-19. As a point of information, one case is connected to the original positive case; the second case is unrelated to past cases. The employees were last at work on Wednesday, December 9 and Tuesday, December 8, respectively. Those who have been identified as close contacts have been notified.

We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking 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 additional 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 employees will not return to our school until they have completed isolation procedures for COVID-19.

As a reminder, if you experience 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.

Ronald P. Davis, Ed.D.
Mt. Lebanon School District
Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education

December 16, 2020

Dear Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that an additional employee in our District maintenance department tested positive for COVID-19. To clarify, we have had three distinct groupings of cases; identified close contacts have been notified as necessary relative to the groupings. The original (case 1), a subsequent (case 2), and then the third case grouping as of today. This notice is a close contact of case 2. The employee was last at work on Wednesday, December 9. T

We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking 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 additional 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 employee will not return to our school until he/she has completed isolation procedures for COVID-19.

As a reminder, if you experience 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.

Ronald P. Davis, Ed.D.

December 16, 2020

Dear HES Families,

This letter is to notify you that an employee at Hoover has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was last in school on December 15, 2020. 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. (If you are not contacted by the Allegheny County Health Department, Ms. Deanna Hess, or me, then your child 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,
Nicci Giehll, Ed.D.
Principal

December 2020 Communications

December 15, 2020

Dear High School Families,

This letter is to notify you that one student at the High School tested positive for COVID-19. The student has learned remotely since the onset of the school year and is not involved in school activities.

We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking 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. No close contacts were identified at this time.
In the event that additional 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,
Joel Thompson
Principal

December 14, 2020

Dear Washington Elementary School (WES) Families,

This letter is to notify you that a student at WES tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on November 24, 2020. MTLSD has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). MTLSD is working with the ACHD and the District 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.
If you are not contacted by the Allegheny County Health Department, Ms. Deanna Hess or me, then your child 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

December 14, 2020

Dear Howe Families,

This letter is to notify you that an employee at Howe has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was last in school on Dec. 11, 2020. 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

December 14, 2020

Dear Faculty and Staff,
This letter is to notify you that an additional employee in our District maintenance department tested positive for COVID-19. As a point of information, this case does not appear to be connected to the previous cases. The employee was last at work on Friday, December 11. Those who have been identified as close contacts have been notified.

We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking 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 additional 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 employee will not return to our school until he/she has completed isolation procedures for COVID-19.

As a reminder, if you experience 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.

Ronald P. Davis, Ed.D.
Mt. Lebanon School District
Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education

December 11, 2020

Dear Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that an additional employee in our District maintenance department tested positive for COVID-19. As a point of information, this case is connected to the previous ones. The employee was last at work on Wednesday, December 9. Those who have been identified as close contacts have been notified.

We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking 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 additional 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 employee will not return to our school until he/she has completed isolation procedures for COVID-19.

As a reminder, if you experience 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.

Ron
Ronald P. Davis, Ed.D.
Mt. Lebanon School District
Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education

December 11, 2020

Dear High School Families,

This letter is to notify you that an employee at the High School tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was last in the building on Monday, November 23. No close contacts were identified at this time.

We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking 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 additional 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,
Joel Thompson
Principal

December 11, 2020

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on Friday, November 20. No close contacts were identified at this time.

We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking 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 additional 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 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,
Sarah Shaw, Ed.D.
Principal

December 10, 2020

Dear Mt. Lebanon Families,
I am writing to inform you that remote learning and a pause of athletics/activities will continue until further action is taken by the School Board.

The School Board will discuss these topics at its regularly scheduled meeting on the evening of Monday, December 14. During that meeting, the Board will review updated guidance from public health officials and the Pennsylvania Department of Education and corresponding updates to the Health and Safety Plan and Reopening Education Plan. The Board will also consider resolutions concerning athletics and a staggered return to hybrid instruction beginning with elementary education following the winter break.

Additionally, I will immediately communicate any information received from local or state officials that impacts the District’s operation or proposed plans.
Sincerely,
Timothy J. Steinhauer, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

December 10, 2020

Dear High School Families,

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on Friday, November 13.

We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking 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. No close contacts were identified at this time.
In the event that additional 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,
Joel Thompson
Principal

December 9, 2020
Dear Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a third employee in our District maintenance department tested positive for COVID-19. As a point of information, all of these cases are connected to one another. The employee was last at work on Friday, December 4. Those who have been identified as close contacts have been notified.

We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking 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 additional 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 employee will not return to our school until he/she has completed isolation procedures for COVID-19.

As a reminder, if you experience 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.

Ron
Ronald P. Davis, Ed.D.
Mt. Lebanon School District
Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education

December 9, 2020

Dear High School Families,

This letter is to notify you that two students at the High School tested positive for COVID-19. One student has learned remotely since the onset of the school year, and the second student was last in school on Friday, November 20.

We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking 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. No close contacts were identified at this time.
In the event that additional 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, if applicable, 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,
Joel Thompson
Principal

December 9, 2020
Dear Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that a second employee in our District maintenance department tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was last at work on Friday, December 4. Those who have been identified as close contacts have been notified.

We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking 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 additional 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 employee will not return to our school until he/she has completed isolation procedures for COVID-19.

As a reminder, if you experience 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.

Ron
Ronald P. Davis, Ed.D.
Mt. Lebanon School District
Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education

December 8, 2020

Dear Mellon Middle School Families,

This letter is to notify you that a 2nd shift employee at the Mellon Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was last at school on Friday, December 4. Those who have been identified as close contacts have been notified.

We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking 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 additional 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 employee will not return to work 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,
Chris Wolfson
Principal

December 8, 2020

Dear Faculty and Staff,

This letter is to notify you that an employee in our District maintenance department tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was last at work on Friday, December 4. Those who have been identified as close contacts have been notified.

We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking 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 additional 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 employee will not return to our school until he/she has completed isolation procedures for COVID-19.
As a reminder, if you experience 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,

Ronald P. Davis, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education

December 8, 2020
Dear Jefferson Middle School Families,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on Thursday, November 12.

We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking 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. No close contacts were identified at this time.
In the event that additional 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 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,

Sarah Shaw, Ed.D.
Principal

December 4, 2020

Dear High School Families,

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School, who is also a member of our boys basketball program, tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on Tuesday, November 24 and at practice on November 28.

We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking 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. No close contacts were identified at this time.
In the event that additional 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 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,
Joel Thompson
Principal

December 2, 2020

Dear Markham Families,

This letter is to notify you that a(n) employee at Markham has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was last in school on November 24, 2020. The District has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). We are working with the ACHD and are taking 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 the building.
●       Cooperation with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding contact tracing.
●       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.

o It has been determined that there are no close contacts at this time.

If you are not contacted by the Allegheny County Health Department, Ms. Deanna Hess, or Mrs. Jocelyn Artinger, then your child is not considered a close contact.

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

December 2, 2020

Dear High School Families,

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on Tuesday, November 24.

We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking 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. No close contacts were identified at this time.
In the event that additional 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 complete isolation procedures for COVID-19 while the school is operating in the full Remote mode of instruction.

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,
Joel Thompson
Principal

December 1, 2020

Dear HES Families,

This letter is to notify you that an employee at Hoover has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was last in school on November 25, 2020. 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. (If you are not contacted by the Allegheny County Health Department, Ms. Deanna Hess, or me, then your child 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,

Nicci Giehll, Ed.D.
Principal

December 1, 2020

Dear High School Families,

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 also a member of the ice hockey program, was last in school on Friday, November 13 and at practice on November 20. The employee was last in the building on Tuesday, November 24.

We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking 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 both cases, no close contacts were identified at this time.
In the event that additional 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 and employee will complete isolation procedures for COVID-19 while the school is operating in the full Remote mode of instruction.
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,
Joel Thompson
Principal

December 1, 2020

Dear Mellon Middle School Families,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Mellon Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last at school on Tuesday, November 10.

We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking 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. No close contacts were identified at this time.
In the event that additional 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 complete isolation procedures for COVID-19 while the school is operating in the full Remote mode of instruction.
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,
Chris Wolfson
Principal

November 2020 Communications

November 30, 2020

Dear High School Families,

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School, who is also a member of the Rifle Team, tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last involved with an in-person school activity on Saturday, November 21.

We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking 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. No close contacts were identified at this time.
In the event that additional 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 complete isolation procedures for COVID-19 while the school is operating in the full Remote mode of instruction.
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,
Joel Thompson
Principal

November 28, 2020

Dear Lincoln Elementary School Families,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Lincoln has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on November 20, 2020. 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 - in this case, no school-based close contacts were identified.
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

November 28, 2020

Dear Mellon Middle School Families,

This letter is to notify you that an employee at the Mellon Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was last at school on Friday, November 20.

We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking 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. No close contacts were identified at this time.
In the event that additional 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 employee will complete isolation procedures for COVID-19 while the school is operating in the full Remote mode of instruction.

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,
Chris Wolfson
Principal

November 24, 2020

Dear Mellon Middle School Families,

This letter is to notify you that an employee at the Mellon Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was last at school on Tuesday, November 24.

We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking 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. No close contacts were identified at this time.
In the event that additional 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 employee will complete isolation procedures for COVID-19 while the school is operating in the full Remote mode of instruction.
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,
Chris Wolfson, Principal

November 24, 2020

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families,

This letter is to notify you that an employee at Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was last at school on Friday, November 20.

We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking 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. No close contacts were identified.
In the event that additional 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 employee will complete isolation procedures for COVID-19 while the school is operating in the full Remote mode of instruction.
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,
Principal
Jefferson Middle School

November 24, 2020

Dear High School Families,

This letter is to notify you that an employee at the High School tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was last at school on Thursday, November 19.

We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking 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. Close contacts have been notified.
In the event that additional 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 employee will complete isolation procedures for COVID-19 while the school is operating in the full Remote mode of instruction.

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,
Joel Thompson
Principal

November 24, 2020

Dear Mellon Middle School Families,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Mellon Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last at school on Tuesday, November 17.

We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking 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. No close contacts were identified.
In the event that additional 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 complete isolation procedures for COVID-19 while the school is operating in the full Remote mode of instruction.
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,
Chris Wolfson
Principal

November 24, 2020

Dear High School Families,

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last at school on Friday, November 20. This student is also a member of the Rifle Team.

We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking 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. Those impacted individuals have been contacted.
In the event that additional 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.

In consultation with the ACHD, the high school will remain open on Tuesday, November 24, and members of the Rifle Team were contacted to quarantine.

The 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,
Joel Thompson
Principal

November 24, 2020

Dear Washington Elementary School (WES) Parents and Guardians,

This letter is to notify you that a student at WES has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on November 17, 2020. MTLSD has reported this information to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). MTLSD is working with the ACHD and the District 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.
If you are not contacted by the Allegheny County Health Department, Ms. Deanna Hess or me, then your child 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

November 23, 2020

Dear High School Families,

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last at school on Friday, November 20. This student is also a member of the Rifle Team.

We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking 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. Those impacted individuals have been contacted.
In the event that additional 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.

In consultation with the ACHD, the high school will remain open on Tuesday, November 24, and members of the Rifle Team were contacted to quarantine.

The 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,
Joel Thompson
Principal

November 19, 2020

Dear High School Families,

This letter is to notify you that a student at the High School tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last at school on Tuesday, November 10.

We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking 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 additional 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.

In consultation with the ACHD, there is not a need to close the school at this time.

The 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,
Joel Thompson
Principal

November 19, 2020

Dear High School Families,

This letter is to notify you that an employee at the High School tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was last at school on Monday, November 16 and indicates there are no close contacts.

We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking 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 additional 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.

In consultation with the ACHD, there is not a need to close the school at this time.

The 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,

Joel Thompson
Principal

November 18, 2020

Dear Howe Families,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Howe has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on November 13, 2020. 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.
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

November 17, 2020

Dear Lincoln Elementary School Families,

This letter is to notify you that a student at Lincoln has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on November 12, 2020. 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.
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.

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

November 17, 2020

Dear Jefferson Middle School Families,

This letter is to notify you that one student at Jefferson Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last at school on Friday, November 13.

We are consulting with the ACHD and are taking 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 additional 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.

In consultation with the ACHD, there is not a need to close the school at this time.

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

November 17, 2020

At last evening's School Board meeting, Dr. Steinhauer shared an MTLSD COVID-19 Update presentation with the School Board. The School Board considered all aspects of this issue and voted to maintain the District in the Hybrid mode of instruction. The resolutions the School Board passed are listed below:

RESOLVED, that in addition to the consideration of the Recommendations for Determining Instructional Mode referenced in the Health and Safety Plan, the Board has determined to add as considerations local transmission figures as well as our own COVID-19 dashboard, and elects to continue the Hybrid/Cyber mode of learning until further action by the Board.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent is authorized to move a building or program on a case by case basis, to a fully remote mode of education where circumstances warrant, including, for example, a significant outbreak.

New for Elementary Families:

Elementary schools will now manage Hybrid students who need to stay home due to quarantine or concerns regarding community COVID conditions differently. In the coming days, we will begin to implement live-streaming of elementary classrooms to provide synchronous instruction to students who are at home. Additionally, this option is available to families who selected Hybrid but now wish for Remote instruction. Although we will begin immediately, to allow time to prepare equipment and train staff, this should be fully available by December 4, 2020.

New Information from the PA Department of Health for Mitigation Relating to Travel

Of critical importance as we approach the holiday season, today the PA Department of Health issued an Order of the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Health for Mitigation Relating to Travel. Specifically, the Order requires completing a 14-day quarantine after traveling outside of Pennsylvania if an individual does not have proof of a negative test result.

The District remains committed to maintaining a safe in person learning environment for our students and staff. We can only succeed if everyone in our school community follows these essential public health guidelines:

Self-screen every day
Keep your child home if he/she is sick, has COVID symptoms, or has been a close contact with someone who is COVID positive; contact your school nurse to report

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