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A brief intro to our re-entry plan with some basic information and a message from Dr. Hurst will appear here.
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Videos will appear in this section
K-8 Reentry FAQ
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Please click on each link below for answers to frequently asked questions about the reentry plan for students in kindergarten through 8th grade.
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Will all students and staff be required to wear masks?
Yes. All students, staff, and anyone else in our buildings will be required to wear a facial covering at all times. We will consider alternative PPE (personal protective equipment) for students or staff who have medical conditions which prevent them from wearing a face mask. We may require evidence of such a condition from a medical professional.
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Will the school district provide masks for each student?
We will have a limited supply of masks available for students. Othello School District has also received generous donations of washable masks from Adams County and several local organizations. We encourge families to buy or make their own masks if at all possible.
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Who will attend the AM and PM sessions?
Students living within Othello city limits will attend the AM sessions. Rural students will attend the P.M. sessions.
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Will schools screen students for symptoms?
Yes. Students will have their temperature taken every morning and will be screened for other COVID symptoms by a questionaire. Students who present with an elevated temperature or other symptoms will be sent home.
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Will staff be screened for symptoms?
Yes. Staff will also be subject to daily temperature checks and symptom questionnaires. Staff who present COVID symptoms will be asked to stay home, and must receive a negative COVID test before returning to work.
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How will schools be sanitized for safety?
Classrooms, offices, and common areas will be sanitized daily and between the AM and PM sessions.
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What if someone develops symptoms at school?
If a student develops symptoms at school, they will be moved to a room designated waiting area and their parent/guardian will be called to pick them up. Students will be monitored by staff while waiting for their parent/guardian. Students who develop or exhibit symptoms at school will not be permitted to ride the school bus home.
High School Reentry FAQ
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Please click on the links below for answers to frequently asked questions about the reentry plan for high school students.
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Will all students and staff be required to wear masks?
Yes. All students, staff, and anyone else in our buildings will be required to wear a facial covering at all times. We will consider alternative PPE (personal protective equipment) for students or staff who have medical conditions which prevent them from wearing a face mask. We may require evidence of such a condition from a medical professional.
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What is an A/B schedule?
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Will the OHS campus be closed this year?
Yes, the Othello High School Campus will be closed this year in order to help perserve the health and safety of our students, staff, and community. We will be following developments in Washington's Pased Reopening plan very closely and will look at re-opening campus during lunch periods as soon as we safely can.
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What if someone develops symptoms at school?
If a student develops symptoms at school, they will be moved to a room designated waiting area and their parent/guardian will be called to pick them up. Students will be monitored by staff while waiting for their parent/guardian. Students who develop or exhibit symptoms at school will not be permitted to ride the school bus home.
