COVID-19 Safe Learning Plan

Students work on a project. Some are wearing masks, others are not.

COVID-19 Health Protocols

The WAPS COVID-19 Health Protocols were developed by WAPS administrators and staff members using guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). Though this guidance is written for COVID-19 prevention, many of the layered prevention strategies described in this guidance can help prevent the spread of other infectious diseases, such as influenza (flu), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and norovirus, and support healthy learning environments for all.

SPRING 2023 COVID-19 HEALTH PROTOCOLS

CDC Isolation and Quarantine Calculator

CDC COVID-19 County Transmission Data

COVID-19 Testing

Rapid tests will be available for WAPS students, staff, and families throughout the 2022-2023 school year. Test kits can be picked up at the main office of each school building. Families can also call Jackie Henderson, WAPS COVID Coordinator, at 507-494-0867 to arrange a delivery of test kits to your home.

Other local testing resources: Winona County Testing Options
State/Federal mail order test kits
- From the State of Minnesota: Order Free Tests
- From the United States Government: Order Free Tests
At-Home Test Kits Frequently Asked Questions

COVID-19 Vaccines

For too long, COVID-19 has kept children from doing the things they love. The best way to keep your child healthy and safe is to get them vaccinated. Getting your child vaccinated helps keep them in school, sports, childcare, and other activities. Children who have received all recommended COVID-19 shots, including any booster dose(s) when eligible, do not have to stay home (quarantine) if they are exposed to someone who has COVID-19. They also do not have to get tested as often.

Resources from the Minnesota Department of Health:

Jackie Henderson

COVID-19 Coordinator

District Office

School: (507)494-0867

*Please note that the COVID-19 Coordinator will be working on a part-time basis to start the 2022-23 school year.

Previous Safe Learning Plans

Fall 2022 (effective Sept. 1, 2022)
Summer 2022 (effective June 13, 2022)
Spring 2022 (effective March 7, 2022)
Winter 2022 (effective Jan. 24, 2022)
Fall 2021 (effective Aug. 30, 2021)
Summer 2021 (effective June 14, 2021, then revised July 1, 2021)
WAPS Preparedness Plan 2020-2021
Public comment and feedback on previous safe learning plans

Guidelines and Recommendations

Resources for Families

Coping with Anxiety as Mask Mandates Lift (Michigan Health)
How to Deal With Bullying Over Face Masks in School (Boston Children’s Hospital)
Reassuring Children (Philadelphia Inquirer Opinion)
National Association of School Psychologists Resources