Reopening Info & Updates (2021-22)

Last updated on May 31, 2022

In our ongoing effort to give up-to-date information about the opening of schools on September 9, 2021, we will be centralizing updates on this page. Please check back regularly for the latest information.

2021-22 School Operating Plan

View the full 2021-22 school operating plan here (Google Translation available). Updated 3/23/2022

Frequently Asked Questions

This Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page addresses common questions and concerns related to the opening of schools for the 2021-22 school year. It will be updated as new information is received.

Announcements

Revised Isolation and Quarantine Tables frmo NYSDOH (May 31, 2022)
Updated Isolation & Quarantine Guidance from NYSDOH (May 31, 2022)
NYSDOH Updated COVID 19 Guidance: From Isolation to Masking (April 11, 2022)
Follow Up to Recent COVID-19 Guidance Changes (March 4, 2022)
Masks Optional, Other Protocols Remain (March 1, 2022)
Mask Mandate Ends on 3/2 (February 27, 2022)
Update Regarding Mask Mandates in Schools (January 25, 2022)
Free COVID-19 Testing Clinics for Students/Staff (January 21, 2022)
Contact Tracing Changes (January 18, 2022)
Updated Guidance for Isolation & Quarantine (January 7, 2022)
Consent Form for COVID-19 Testing at School (January 5, 2022)
Home Test Kit Pick-up (January 3, 2022)
Return to School and Home Test Kit Distribution (December 30, 2021)
Vaccine Clinic for Children Ages 5-11 (November 5, 2021)
Bus Seating Chart Reminder (September 23, 2021)
Update on Vaccination Requirements for Indoor Winter Sports (September 20, 2021)
NYSDOH Announcement on COVID Testing in Schools (September 3, 2021)
Planning Meeting for the 2021-22 School Year Scheduled for August 24th
- View the 8/24 presentation
Preliminary Information on 2021-22 School Opening Plan (August 13, 2021)
- View the 8/10 presentation
Update on 2021-22 Reopening Planning (August 6, 2021)

Video Resources

Hand Washing for Kids
Help Your Child Prepare to Go Back to School
Masks
- Cloth Face Covering Do’s and Don’ts
- How to Wear a Cloth Mask Safely
- Wearing a Mask Helps Stop the Spread of Germs
- Wearing a Mask – A Social Narrative for Children
Social Distancing at School