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Updated COVID-19 Quarantine Information: March 31, 2021

Yesterday, the PA Departments of Education and Health provided important updates to their health and safety recommendations. We are reviewing this information and will give a presentation with these updates at the Tuesday, April 6 School Board meeting. In the meantime, we are sharing the following two changes, both of which are effective today, Wednesday, March 31, 2021.

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Travel Restrictions & Coronavirus Update for Students & Families

As COVID-19 cases continue to decline and the state’s vaccination plan is rolled out, Governor Wolf announced that travel restrictions, which were implemented in November 2020, have been eliminated. Learn more in this article.

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Details About COVID-19 Reporting Protocols & Community Chart Reporting

We have received additional questions about our COVID-19 reporting protocols and Reporting to the Community chart, which is updated by 4:00 p.m. each school day. Specifically, this communication will cover two topics: explanation of the 14-day rolling period and the temporary closure threshold.

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COVID-19 Community Update: Testing Available to Students & Staff

Beginning in January 2021, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health will partner with Hempfield School District to pilot COVID-19 testing for students and staff members, if specific health criteria are met. Read more details inside this article.

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COVID-19 Community Updates: December 9

Information about updated quarantining guidance as well as more details about our new community reporting chart.

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Substantial COVID Level Communication

On Monday, November 9, our district team participated in a call with the PA Department of Education. Please click through to read more about this call and what Lancaster County being at a “substantial” level of community transmission means at Hempfield.

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What Do You Need to Know About A Possible Switch from In-Person/Virtual Learning to Full Virtual Learning Due to COVID

We have received numerous inquiries about if or when Hempfield School District may need to switch from in-person/virtual learning to full virtual learning for all students due to COVID cases. The following information is intended to proactively share information to address these questions based on our planning.

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Free Meals Extended Through 2020-2021 School Year

The Hempfield Food Service Department is pleased to announce that all Hempfield School District students enrolled in HAVEN, virtual learning, and in-person learning programs are eligible to receive one free breakfast and one free lunch through June 4, 2021.

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Temporary Virtual Students & Absent In-Person Students

It is expected that our students who have selected the in-person learning option attend school regularly. However, we recognize that students will occasionally be absent from school. Find more details inside this article.

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District Update Regarding COVID-19

At Tuesday’s public school board meeting, Superintendent Mike Bromirski provided a district update regarding COVID-19. Read more in this article.

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COVID-19 and School: A Guide for Parents and Staff

The Parent/Staff Guide is a new resource that is now available in Spanish, Amharic, Arabic, Nepali, Russian, and Vietnamese.

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COVID-19 Community Information Page Added

As protocols are refined and additional information is shared with schools we will continue to update our new COVID-19 Community Information page linked here and corresponding links within.

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COVID-19 Community Updates

Please read this information regarding COVID-19 and community updates.

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Protocols When A Student or Staff Member is COVID+

In order to reopen schools on August 25, our district considered a variety of factors related to COVID-19. Our primary goal is to mitigate risk while educating students. Please read more about HSD protocols when A student or staff member is COVID+.

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Information about Facial Coverings: August 21

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) updated their guidance strongly recommending children age two and older should wear face coverings at all times. Read what this means for you and your student.

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New Benefit to Help Families Who Qualify for Free or Reduced Priced Meals

Under the Family’s First Coronavirus Response Act a new benefit is available to help families who qualify for free or reduced priced meals. Read more details here.

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