Information on changes to DOH Requirements and Guidance to Mitigate COVID-19 Transmission in K-12 Schools updated 8.5.22

Health and Safety Requirements for this Fall:

• Students and staff members who experience symptoms of COVID-19 are required to stay home, and should get tested for COVID-19.
• COVID-19 Symptoms:

• • Cough
  • Fever
  • Congestion/Runny Nose
  • Sore Throat
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea
  • Muscle or Body Aches
  • Loss of taste or smell
  • Fatigue

• Students and staff who test positive for COVID-19 or who decide not to test are required to isolate at home for 5 days. If symptoms improve and they have had no fever for the past 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications, students and staff can come back to school after 5 days.

• Students and staff who return to school after the end of their 5-day isolation period are encouraged to wear a well-fitting mask for the next 5 days (day 6 through day 10).

• Students and staff who test negative may return to school once symptoms are improving and they have had no fever in the past 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication.

• Students and staff who test positive after 5 days of isolation must stay at home for the full 10-day isolation period.
  
  

These requirements are in place for all public and private K-12 schools in Washington state. Schools are required by state law to follow these guidelines.

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, Grandview School District has free COVID-19 test kits for staff and students at each school building. See your school nurse for more information.  

Handwashing: Regular handwashing is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others. During the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping hands clean is especially important to help prevent the virus from spreading. Links to handwashing videos that have been shared with students:

• Click here to see the video for Grandview High School & Grandview Middle School.
• Click here to see the video for A.H. Smith, McClure and Harriet Thompson Elementary Schools.

Cleaning and Disinfecting

As always, we want to assure our families and community that the Grandview School District custodial staff disinfects our schools as part of their daily duties. Our custodial staff cleans and disinfects doorknobs, sinks, toilets, and mirrors multiple times a day. Each of our schools and all our staff have access to cleaners and disinfectants to go over any other surfaces as needed. We follow the guidance on preserving public health from the Yakima Health District. 

 *The Grandview School District reserves the right to modify this guidance as the situation evolves.