Dear Parents, 

As the new school year approaches, we would like to let you know what to expect when your student(s) come back to school on Aug. 12. 

• For the 2021-22 school year masks will not be required. Students and staff will be welcome to wear masks if they choose, but they will not be required. 

  • Bullying standards will be strictly enforced as students and parents choose whether or not to wear masks at school.

• COVID vaccinations will not be required.* 

  • Staff and parents can decide what is best for their families.

• If your student is sick, PLEASE keep them home.

  • This is for the safety of teachers, staff and other students.

• If anyone in your house has COVID, all students living in that house should STAY HOME for 10 days, unless they are fully vaccinated.

  • This is for the safety of teachers, staff and other students.

• Quarantine guidelines will not be imposed at this point. 

  • If there is a COVID case in your child’s classroom, we will notify the parents in that class.

• Remote and hybrid learning will be available long-term (longer than two weeks) through our Utah Online School.

  • For short-term absences (up to two weeks), teachers are uploading assignments to Canvas and Schoology.

• There will be no test to stay.

  • If there is an outbreak at a school of 30 or more cases, students may be required to provide a negative test result to remain in school.

• There will be no test to play.

  • If there is an outbreak on a team/group, participants may be required to provide a negative test in order to play or participate in an event.

• Fridays will be early out for most students.

  •  Check your individual school website for details on scheduling.

• School lunch will be provided free of charge for all students throughout the 2021-22 school year.

*Intermountain Healthcare and the Southwest Utah Public Health Department encourage anyone over the age of 12 to get the COVID vaccine.

We are working closely with Dr. Blodgett and the Southwest Utah Public Health Department to hold school as normal as possible. As we move forward, we will keep you informed of any changes that may come as directed by the State or our local health department. We ask for your patience and understanding as changes may need to take place. Please let us know if you have additional questions.  

Larry Bergeson
Superintendent
Washington County School District

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BACK TO SCHOOL SPEEDY IMMUNIZATIONS CLINIC
Extended Hours
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
8:00 am — 12:00 pm

Please bring:

• Child receiving immunizations
• Child's Immunization Record
• Payment or Insurance Card
• Parent Photo ID

Intake Form Available at www.swuhealth.org/immunizaon‐records‐utah

Clients are seen as time allows
You can also visit during
our regular clinic hours:
Clients are seen as time allows
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
7:30am — 5:30pm
Tuesday
1:00pm — 5:30pm
Friday
8:00am — 5:00pm

LOCATION: 620 South 400 East , St George

NO COST with following Insurance ID Card: Aetna CHIP Cigna DMBA Educators Mutual Healthy Premier Medicaid Medicare Motiv Health PEHP Select Health Tall Tree United Health

COST: $20.50/shot if uninsured or
American Indian/Alaskan NaƟve
*If your insurance is not listed,
contact your healthcare provider
for immunizations

WASHINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

121 West Tabernacle

St. George, Utah

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Washington County School District administration will take public comment on the use of the ARP ESSER funds.

DATED this 27^th day of July 2021.

Washington County School District is committed to providing educational equality and access to learning for every student. We will ensure that all students are supported with resources and provided with safe environments for learning in every school. We oppose the academic ideas considered to be critical race theory and we support the Utah State Board of Education’s resolution denouncing racism and embracing equity.

Washington County School District
Board of Education