COVID Hotline and Exposure Protocol

Notification of Positive Tests and Exposures

• Those determined to be close contacts are notified by phone. The call will come from the HSSD Student Services department or the HSSD Organizational Development department.
• When there is a positive case in a building, an email is sent to that school’s families and staff. 

About COVID-19

COVID-19 is an illness caused by a new coronavirus. It spreads from person to person through droplets created when we cough, sneeze, talk, sing or laugh. Most people - especially young people - who get COVID19 have mild illness, similar to having a cold or the flu. However, in others it can cause severe illness, such as pneumonia. Symptoms of COVID-19 include:

• Fever (temperature 100.4°F or higher)
• Cough
• Trouble breathing
• Chills
• Muscle/body aches
• Loss of sense of taste or smell
• Runny nose or nasal congestion
• Fatigue
• Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea

Visit the CDC website for comprehensive information about COVID-19.

Prevent Further Spread

• The following guidelines will help to prevent further spread of illness:
• Notify HSSD if your child is diagnosed with COVID-19. Call the hotline 920-662-SAFE (7233).
• Notify HSSD if your child had contact with someone who you know was diagnosed with COVID-19. Call the hotline 920-662-SAFE (7233).
• Keep students home from school if they are sick.
• Encourage good habits: frequent hand-washing, covering coughs and sneezes, use of face coverings in public, and staying home as much as possible.