Churchill School District Remains Open for Learning

The Churchill County School District reported yesterday that three staff members from Lahontan Elementary School have tested positive for COVID. All students and staff identified as primary exposures through contact tracing have been contacted. The district has determined that two classrooms are being quarantined and will be fully remote over the next two weeks.

The November 4^th cases have been identified as:

Lahontan Elementary School

• 1 staff member who was last in attendance on October 28th
• 1 staff member who was last in attendance on October 29th
• 1 staff member who was last in attendance on November 3^rd

On November 3^rd the district announced there are positive cases at:

• Numa Elementary:
  2 students who were last in attendance on October 22, 2020
• EC Best Elementary:
  1 student who was last in attendance on October 26th, 2020
   

On Monday, November 2^nd the positive cases were identified at:

• CCHS:
  1 student who has been excluded for over 10 days
  1 student who last attended on October 23rd, 2020
  1 student who last attended on October 25th, 2020
  1 student who last attended on October 27th, 2020
• CCMS:
  1 student who last attended on October 27th, 2020

The district has asked staff to ensure families and students know what is expected from them should the District have to transition into a remote learning format. As the number of COVID cases increase, staff has been asked to prepare for any situation that the district may encounter.

The media release from the district reminds families to please continue to be diligent about the use of face coverings, physical distancing, good hygiene, and following the guidelines provided by the state. The district will stay diligent to ensure when, if necessary, the classrooms, building, or district may need to move into fully remote learning.

At this time, the District will continue to remain open as it currently is for those enrolled in the AM/PM model. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the District Office (775) 423-5184.
 

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