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COVID Protocols for the 23-24 school year
Employees who feel ill or are experiencing symptoms should stay home and refer to the most up-to-date protocols online.
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COVID Protocol for the 2022-23 school year
Employees who feel ill or are experiencing symptoms should stay home and refer to the most up-to-date protocols online.
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WPS ends mask mandate starting March 11
WPS masks mandate ended starting on March 11 at both schools and on WPS-provided bus transportation. Masks will be optional for those who want to continue to wear one.
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WPS Advance COVID Update
On February 7, the Board of Education heard an update about the COVID protocols in our district, COVID cases and quarantines, and how online learning options are limited this year.
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District suspends contact tracing per KHDE and KSDE guidelines
On January 18, 2022, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas State Department of Education announced that contact tracing in schools may be suspended for a 30-day period.
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WPS changing COVID positive case isolation protocol
After reviewing the most recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, the Wichita Public Schools will change its COVID positive case isolation protocol to align with CDC guidelines, effective Wednesday, January 12.
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BOE votes to implement mask mandate
Under New Business during the August 23 Wichita Board of Education meeting, members voted 6-0 to require masks for all individuals in district buildings ages 3 and up starting Monday, August 30.
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BOE approves COVID safety protocols for 21-22 school year
On August 9, 2021, the BOE approved the COVID safety protocols that strongly encourages every employee and student to wear a face mask regardless of vaccination status, and all visitors will be required to wear a mask. All students who ride the bus will be required to wear a mask on the bus.
COVID Protocol
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COVID Protocol Overview 2023-24
This easy-to-read document highlights the WPS protocol for positive cases, as well as school/work close contacts.