||| FROM ERIC WEBB, ORCAS SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT |||
In an effort to provide a safe start to the new school year, we are offering free, voluntary drive-thru testing for OISD students (Kindergarten thru 12th grades) and OISD staff PRIOR to the beginning of the 2021-22 school year.
OISD Health Care Staff and School Board Directors will be in the pick-up and drop off zone in front of the Old Gym between 2:00pm and 6:00pm on Wednesday, August 25th for this purpose.
Go to orcasislandschools.org or our Facebook page for the LINK to the CONSENT FORM IMPORTANT! – A CONSENT FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT AND SUBMITTED BEFORE YOU DRIVE UP.
WE REQUIRE A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL BEING TESTED – JUST CLICK ON THE LINK AGAIN. Parents and Guardians must accompany their children under the age of 18.
The tests will be a shallow dry nasal swab (less invasive than the long nasal swabs) and the tests will be pooled (or batched) in cohorts (groups). We should have results of the tests within two days (Friday 8/27); if we receive a positive result, everyone in that cohort will be notified via phone or email, and individuals will be offered tests at that time.
If you have any questions, please email: Dbruland@orcas.k12.wa.us (Debbie Bruland).
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