COVID-19 information

Proper face coverings must be worn inside all schools and district offices, and on all school buses, by all individuals, regardless of vaccination status.

If your child has COVID-19 symptoms, even if they are mild or seem unrelated to COVID-19, please do not send your child to school.

COVID-19 symptoms are: fever, fatigue/tiredness, muscle/body aches or pains, congestion, cough, runny nose, shortness of breath/difficulty breathing, nausea/vomiting or diarrhea, headache, loss of taste or smell, rash, feeling sick or unwell in any way

Your child should stay home for 10 days, or until they have a negative COVID-19 test (PCR/NAAT) or a different test-based diagnosis from a medical professional.

A written note from the medical provider is required stating that the child is having unchanged symptoms of a chronic condition and does not need a COVID-19 test.

If your child is fully vaccinated (i.e, two weeks or more after receiving the second dose), they will not be quarantined if they are exposed to a positive case. 

They can continue to come to school and be out in public with a mask.

If your unvaccinated child has been exposed to a person who has tested positive:

• Your child must quarantine for 10 days
• Wait approximately five days after exposure to get a COVID-19 test
• The 10-day quarantine remains in place regardless of the test result
• Continue to watch for COVID-19 symptoms on days 11-14 after exposure

If your child tests positive for COVID-19 (regardless of vaccination status):

• Your child must quarantine for 10 days
• Your child should isolate away from others at home, if possible, and wear a mask at home in shared areas (bathroom, kitchen, family room, etc.)
• Unvaccinated family members also must quarantine
• Vaccinated family members are not required to quarantine. They must wear a mask in public and should get tested 3-5 days after exposure
• If symptoms develop, the vaccinated family member should quarantine immediately and get tested

Please note that we cannot accept negative results from antigen tests. Negative test results must be provided through PCR or NAAT testing. If you are unsure of the difference, please contact your school nurse or other medical professional. 

You can get a COVID-19 test by calling the New York State Department of Health COVID-19 Hotline at (888) 364-3065, or Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center at (518) 407-0172 or (518) 465-4771.  

We also strongly encourage everyone 12 and older who is able to get a COVID-19 vaccination, in alignment with the recommendations of federal, state and local health and medical professionals.

Testing and vaccination resources are available under the "additional resources" section further down this page.

Print resources from the CDC: 

• Wash your hands
• Stop the spread of germs
• Did you wash your hands?
• Stay home when you are sick

Print resources from NYSDOH:

• Protect yourself from COVID-19 and stop the spread of germs

Print resources from the City School District of Albany:

• Please wear a mask and practice social distancing