• Face coverings are recommended in school buildings, but are not required. 
• Families who choose to have their student wear a mask throughout the school day should ensure the student has 2-3 face coverings with them at all times.
• Face Coverings are also recommended while riding on school provided transportation.

• Parents/Guardians must check-in at the front office of each school
• Masks are recommended.

• Families interested in information about vaccines (locations, dates, etc) may contact the school office, Director of Health Services Ms. Bruns, Public Health, or contact their healthcare provider.
• The school district strongly encourages families to learn more about vaccinations and consider getting vaccinated.

• Ventilation 
• Hand washing
• Sneeze/Cough etiquette
• Voluntary screening/testing
• Cohorting (if needed) – keeping people together in a small group and keeping them together for the duration of the day, to limit the spread.
• Assigned seating as needed
• Continued cleaning and sanitizing

• The school district will provide online learning for students.
• Online learning is not intended to be used for short-term absences.  It is intended for students attending full courses for the quarter, semester, or the school year. The school district will be utilizing Seesaw and/or Schoology to support learning for general absences.
• Students may start online learning at any time with principal approval; however, they will need to create a transition plan to come back to in-person learning with the building principal or designee.
• Contact the school office for additional details. 

• GFW Public Schools will adhere to all federal and state requirements regarding the services provided to students.
• Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) will be followed and evaluated to ensure appropriate access and equity. 
• Individual plans based on medical need(s) will be developed in conjunction with the appropriate school teams.

• If you have a laboratory confirmed case of COVID-19, report the information to the school office.  Schools are required to report confirmed cases. 
• If you are sick, please stay home.

Activities/

Events

• The school district strongly encourages families to learn more about vaccinations and consider getting vaccinated.
• Spectators will be allowed at all extracurricular activities.
• The District reserves the right to limit capacity based on local and state agency recommendations.
• Face coverings are recommended but not required.
• Regular preventative testing of students in extracurriculars is recommended but not required.
• If you are sick, please stay home.

• Face Coverings are recommended while riding on school provided transportation.  
• The school district strongly encourages families to learn more about vaccinations and consider getting vaccinated.

• • School Social Worker
  • Social Emotional Learning Interventionists
  • Dean of Students
  • Greater Minnesota Mental Health Services
  • School Psychologist

  GFW Public Schools supports and serves all learners regardless of vaccination status or face covering preference.  Please support our community by respecting the rights of all persons.