Old Gym 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 25 to administer free, COVID-19 tests.
||| FROM ERIC WEBB, ORCAS SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT |||
Participate in Screening for a Safe Start
In an effort to provide a safe start to the new school year, we are offering Screening for a Safe Start, a free, voluntary, drive-thru testing for all OISD students and staff (regardless of vaccination status) prior to the beginning of the 2021-22 school year.
OISD Health and Wellness Staff and OISD School Board Directors will be in the pick-up and drop off zone in front of the Old Gym 2pm-6pm on Wednesday, August 25 to administer free, COVID-19 tests. Our goal is a 100% participation rate to keep our kids safe!
Click here for CONSENT FORM or go to orcasislandschools.org or our Facebook page for the link to the consent form. Please complete a consent form prior to testing and for each student being tested (just click on the link again for each additional child).
The tests will be a shallow dry nasal swab and the tests will be pooled (or batched) in cohort groups. We should have results of the tests within two days, if we receive a positive result, only the individuals in that cohort will be notified via phone or email, and individuals will be offered additional testing at that time. If you have any questions, please email Dbruland@orcas.k12.wa.us.
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