COVID-19 Information for School Year 23-24 

Written By Carolyn Kouri

As the public health emergency is lifted, COVID-19 is now treated the same as any other communicable disease. We are sharing the following reminders for your reference: 

  • COVID Testing: DCPS will not conduct COVID tests at school. COVID tests are not required to return to school this year. 

  • COVID Contact Tracing: No contact tracing will occur.  

Testing Positive for COVID: 

  • Staff who test positive for COVID should alert their school leader and follow guidance from their health provider.  

  • Students who test positive should follow up with their health provider for guidance and the family should alert the school of their absence (in accordance with normal absence reporting requirements). 

Masks: 

  • Mask wearing is optional, and schools should support individual decisions to mask for health reasons.  

  • For individuals who test positive for COVID: A mask should be worn through the 10th day from a positive test or onset of COVID symptoms. 

Notifications: No notifications (classroom, staff, or school-wide) will be sent for COVID positive cases.  

Carolyn Kouri
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