Weekly COVID-19 Update
November 12, 2021
The Harrison Central School District provides this weekly COVID-19 update with information on the following topics:
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HCSD Calls for Metrics to Remove Masks
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COVID-19 Cases & Quarantines
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Voluntary COVID-19 Cumulative Test Results (390 negative & 1 positive)
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Voluntary COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for Students Ages 5-11
HCSD Calls for Metrics to Remove Masks
Dr. Wool developed and provided a letter asking Governor Hochul to establish metrics for the safe removal of masks in school settings and to permit students to “Test to Stay'' in the event of exposure to COVID-19. On Friday, November 12, 2021, the letter was endorsed by 78 school superintendents of the Lower Hudson Council of School Superintendents. The letter was shared with the Commissioner of Education and the New York State Education Department Chancellor, who have both indicated their support. Senator Mayer also joined in supporting the development of New York State Department of Health standards.
Creating a unified regional voice communicates to the Governor and other policymakers that school leaders stand together and are prepared to implement common-sense measures to return to normalcy in our schools for students. As the letter details, the superintendents are seeking metrics and support from the Governor, our elected officials, and the New York State Department of Health.
COVID 19 Cases & Quarantines
COVID-19 Cumulative Testing Results as of 11/12/21
The District has begun voluntary weekly COVID-19 testing for a representative sample of students in each school. Testing a representative sample of students each week will limit the spread of COVID-19 and ensure schools remain open for in-person instruction. To learn more about the District's COVID-19 testing program, CLICK HERE.
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SCHOOL |
NEGATIVE |
POSITIVE |
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Harrison High School |
105 | 0 |
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Louis M. Klein Middle School |
67 | 0 |
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Harrison Ave Elem School |
88 | 1 |
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Parsons Memorial Elem School |
53 | 0 |
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Samuel J. Preston Elem School |
29 |
0 |
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Purchase Elem School |
48 |
0 |
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL |
390 |
1 |
The graphic below explains the simple step-by-step testing instructions:
Voluntary COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for Students Ages 5-11
The Harrison Central School District is seeking a partnership with Westchester County to host a voluntary COVID-19 vaccine clinic for students ages 5-11 in our school district. The District is awaiting information from Westchester County about offering this on-site voluntary vaccine clinic, and parents will receive more information as soon as it becomes available.