Prior COVID updates

MSD shortens isolation/quarantine periods based on new CDC/OHA guidance.

The McMinnville School District will sponsor candidates for restricted and emergency substitute teaching licenses.

Parents can sign up for home version of filtering program

MSD is offering free hotspot devices and wireless service to families who need additional access to the internet for school-related work. Intended to close the homework gap, the program will provide free devices and service to families of eligible students in grades K-12 who do not have home internet access.

Voluntary, Weekly Screening For Asymptomatic Students

The McMinnville School District is launching a COVID dashboard with school-based information on staff and students who are isolated or quarantined each day and the vaccination status of MSD staff members.

For families that may have questions or concerns about returning to in-person learning, please reach out to the front office at your school building immediately to discuss your concerns with the building principal.

You may have heard the August 19 news that a new rule will be issued requiring all public and private school teachers, educators, support staff, and volunteers in K-12 schools to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18, or six weeks from FDA approval, whichever is later.

The $3.2B Emergency Broadband Benefit program provides a discount of up to a $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for qualifying households on qualifying Tribal lands.  The benefit also provides up to a $100 per household discount toward a one-time purchase of a computer, laptop, or…