Respiratory Virus Safety Guidelines

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Our academic calendar coincides with flu season in Wisconsin. In March 2024, the CDC updated their guidance to align their recommendations for COVID-19 with those for flu and RSV. Simple precautions such as hand-washing, masking, staying home when sick, and getting enough sleep will help us all to help one another stay healthy all year long.

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Parents are encouraged to make use of the Respiratory Illness Dashboard of Dane County to monitor threat levels in our area; as well as CDC Respiratory Virus Guidance, including COVID-19. 

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Self-monitoring of Symptoms and Exposure

Students (and their accompanying parents) experiencing symptoms of respiratory illness should stay home until they have been fever free (temperature below 100.4 Fahrenheit) without aspirin or other anti-inflammatory medication for at least 24 hours AND experience improvement in other symptoms. Upon return to school after respiratory illness, students (and their accompanying parents) should take additional precautions for at least 5 days to help protect fellow students, particularly masking and extra washing (or sanitizing) of hands. 

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Masking

MRS supports students, staff, and parents in wearing masks as appropriate.​ ​

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Contact Tracing

If the school becomes aware of a positive COVID-19 case in school, the school will send a confidential email to families whose child is considered a close contact.

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Hand Washing

Teachers will encourage hand washing (or hand sanitizer) between classes. If your child has sensitivities to soap or sanitizer, please send your child with a hand sanitizer that works well for them.

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​Please note, these guidelines are subject to change. Thank you for your continued support! ​