School Health Office Update

To Families with MassHealth:

This year, you will need to renew your coverage by updating your contact information and reporting any household changes on the   Mass Health   website.

To Families Receiving SNAP:

Federal Extra COVID SNAP Payment Ends March 2

Starting in April, SNAP benefits will return to 1 monthly payment.

Call 877-382-2363 to find the amount or on    DTA Connect

For more information and how to get assistance, see this Flyer.

Illnesses:

Test for COVID even if you think it is just a cold or allergies. Receive free rapid tests at   https://www.covid.gov/tests  or by using health insurance at pharmacies like CVS

Should your child test positive for COVID, please notify the school nurse or attendance line. If your child was exposed to COVID, they need to wear a mask in school for 10 days. Here is the link to follow the most recent COVID guidance for those in a school setting. If you have any questions regarding the guidance, feel free to reach out to the nurse. 

Please continue to follow the mitigation measures to help stop the spread of illnesses:  

Do not return to school until 24 hours free of vomiting and diarrhea

Stay home when sick, especially during a fever (temp of 100 degrees or higher) PLUS the 24 hour period after the fever has resolved without taking any medication because this is the most contagious period