Today we received notice that two of our staff members have tested positive for COVID-19. The employees are currently on quarantine. Based on contact tracing protocols, it was determined that there were no significant exposures at Gilchrist; therefore it is not necessary for any other staff member or student to quarantine at this time.

These exposures, unfortunate as they are, highlight the importance of everyone doing their part to minimize the spread of this virus: consider being vaccinated, stay home when sick or while waiting for COVID-19 test results, keep things clean and sanitized, utilize proper hand washing, wear masks, and maintain social distancing.

We take our commitment to your child's safety seriously and are working closely with the Leon County Health Department to follow guidelines and best practices during this time. For more information about the student and family protocol please visit In Class 2021 / School Health Plan (https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fleonschools.net&c=E,1,72opLt0MJ91qGGstdlm7zBERAhzNO_xqQG3n5rI71QvW8qXc_hYeK8IS14C8CDr-HpElzDhBTsfDtPZFEAf7IxIwmE1MYDZRd53SgijXIeZU61dY&typo=1)<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinkprotect.cudasvc.com%2Furl%3Fa%3Dhttps%253a%252f%252fwww.leonschools.net%252fdomain%252f8891%26c%3DE%2C1%2CBzc9jj8Ca0qSAE8FsvdWJmbKBPf5JcB_Ieu162tV_dj440qSQf3KBsBOqMlv5iuOmJ2QQlBw4WRblgdfbyrxTT7GQuk4a-bF2VRSKNFw3CacPj5b%26typo%3D1&data=04%7C01%7C%7C7e905e3d72ac41479f5e08d9631258b4%7C69292adba72a4537aa24d67a6f5642bc%7C0%7C0%7C637649752752753556%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=9l781QuUCjdPJPGbJuCmotiqSmjRK534E4qnrSka%2B3g%3D&reserved=0> . The health and safety of our students is our highest priority. If you have further questions do not hesitate to reach out to me.
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