Superintendent: 9 New Cases in 5 Schools; 1 Case in Central Office

From Westport Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Scarice last night:

Dear Westport Families and Staff,

In our efforts to remain transparent with reports of positive Covid-19 cases associated with our schools, we will continue to provide these updates as information is confirmed. As of the time I am writing to you this evening we have 10 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 that came in last night and today. The reports came from the following schools/locations:

• Kings Highway Elementary School - 1

• Long Lots Elementary School - 1

• Saugatuck Elementary School - 1

• Coleytown Middle School - 1

• Staples High School - 5

• Central Office - 1

Those impacted have been notified by school and District officials. As a reminder, families are asked to report positive of COVID-19 cases of students using our reporting voicemail or email regardless of whether the students are in remote or hybrid models of instruction. Please follow this link for more information on reporting.

Additionally, we want to remind families that students with pending Covid-19 tests should not return to school until receiving negative results. This approach is critical in helping us continue minimizing the potential for transmission in our schools.

Respectfully,

Thomas Scarice, Superintendent of Schools