SCSD2 releases COVID-19 update

SCSD2 continues to successfully respond to cases of COVID-19. According to a news release from SCSD2, the district’s safety protocols and collaboration with Sheridan County Public Health have yielded more encouraging results as the district finishes week seven.

Between the first day of school on Tuesday, Aug. 25, and Thursday, Oct. 8, a total of eleven students have tested positive for COVID-19. To date, ten have recovered and returned to school. With current enrollment of 3,554 students, total positive cases constitute 0.310% of the student population. All positive student cases originated outside of school.

“The vigilance of our students and staff continue to yield encouraging results,” Craig Dougherty, SCSD2 Superintendent of Schools said. “There has been no spread in our schools, which clearly tells us that our safety protocols are working. Our goals are to keep students and staff healthy, keep school open, and keep working families at work. So far, we are succeeding thanks to collaboration with parents, students, Public Health, local pediatricians, and district staff.”

Public Health and local pediatricians advise parents to avoid rapid or antibody tests when choosing to have their children tested for COVID-19. Instead, parents should request PCR tests, which are available at local pediatric offices and Urgent Care. Per direction from Public Health, SCSD2 schools will not accept results from a rapid or antibody test.

SCSD2 requires that students and staff screen for COVID-19 symptoms each day before coming to school. Please click here for information on COVID-19 home screening.

COVID-19 Best Practices

The public is encouraged by SCSD2 to follow these guidelines outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Wyoming Department of Health:

● Avoid close contact (within 6 feet) with anyone outside of your household.

● Wear cloth face coverings when out in the public.

● Stay home if sick. (If you are concerned that the symptoms you are experiencing are outside of your normal everyday condition, please consult your physician.)

● Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.

● Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.