It has been truly wonderful to hear the chatter and laughter of our haumāna as we begin another school year. We look forward to creating lasting experiences and memories with your keiki.
Earlier this week, the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) updated their guidance for K-12 schools, reflecting the updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Accordingly, Kamehameha Schools Mālama Ola Health Services Department has made adjustments to return-to-school procedures, including allowing students to utilize home test kits for absences of 1-3 days due to COVID-19 related symptoms and there is no need to report close contacts, only positive case.
These adjustments continue to reflect the shift in COVID-19 management to one of personal kuleana, and how it is incumbent on each and every one of us to continue to do the right things to keep each other safe, including staying home when ill, staying up-to-date on vaccinations, and testing if symptomatic.
ADJUSTMENTS TO RETURN TO SCHOOL PROTOCOLS FOLLOWING AN ILLNESS (effective immediately):
A new option for students needing clearance to return to school following symptoms and an absence of 1-3 days.
QUARANTINE AND ISOLATION GUIDANCE
Changes were made to limit the five day quarantine and isolation procedure to those who test positive.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY MEASURES
Those visiting a health room and our high school student athletes should also be aware of the following measures.
Kamehameha Schools remains committed to safe, in-person instruction and doing what will best ensure that our kauhale remains healthy. Our kula is prepared to adapt our safety measures should conditions change. The health and safety and well-being of our students, families, and staff remain our highest priorities. Please continue to remain vigilant and monitor your personal kuleana to keep yourself and the rest of our kauhale healthy and safe.
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