- St. Helena Unified School District
- Covid-19 (Coronavirus)
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The well-being of SHUSD students and staff is our top priority. SHUSD is in constant contact with Napa County Public Health about the current COVID-19 coronavirus. We are working closely with local and state agencies to monitor the COVD-19 event. The main symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough, shortness of breath, and fatigue. Many people who are infected with COVID-19 exhibit no symptoms or have only minor symptoms.
A person’s risk for this virus is not dependent on race, ethnicity or culture.

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RESOURCES
NCOE Considerations for Reopening Schools for COVID-19 Pandemic (English) or (Spanish) - Updated 7/13/2020
The California Parent and Youth Helpline
California Pandemic EBT (English) or (Spanish)
Napa Valley Foundation - Emergency Financial Assistance
Child Care Services for Essential Workers
COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES - COAD AND NAPA COUNTY PUBLICATION
Support Resources for Online Platforms
Student Schedule - Sample Remote Learning Plan
Napa County's Guide to Getting More Information About COVID-19
Covered California Information
Medi-Cal Application Information
Coronavirus Updates, Information and Resources from Napa County
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COMMUNICATIONS
- CA Department of Public Health Travel Advisory - November 13, 2020
- Memo - Instuctional Services Update, May 28, 2020
- Napa County Joint Letter - Plan for Reopening - May 5, 2020
- Napa County Press Release - Remote Learning for Remainder of School Year - April 2, 2020
- Letter from the Superintendent - Extended School Closure - March 18, 2020
- Letter from Napa County Public Health, March 16, 2020
- Letter from Superintendent - School Closure, March 13, 2020
- Letter from Napa County Public Health, March 12, 2020
- Letter from Superintendent- COVID-19, March 12, 2020
- Memo to Staff - COVID-19 (Staff Preparation), March 12, 2020
- Letter from Napa County Public Health, March 5, 2020
- Letter from SHUSD Superintendent to Families Regarding COVID-19, Feb. 27, 2020
Frequently Asked Questions
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5 Things to Know About Covid-19 (CDC Video)
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If a case is detected that impacts a school, what are some possible steps we may take?
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Work with the Napa County Department of Public Health to evaluate exposure risk and make decisions regarding quarantine.
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The decision to close a school would be made on a case-by-case basis in collaboration with the Department of Public Health, and would take into account the general safety of all students and staff.
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What can students, families and staff do?
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Be aware of symptoms of illness and stay home if you are not feeling well.
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Continue to follow best practices for prevention of the spread of viruses, including COVID- 19 and the common cold or flu, wash hands frequently; do not touch eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands; cover mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing; and get a flu shot.
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A note about face masks: Face masks are most useful for preventing disease spread when they are worn by people who are symptomatic.
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Respect the privacy of students and staff.
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Parents and guardians, ensure your contact information is up-to-date at your school in the event that large group notifications are sent by phone, email, and text message. Please visit your school office to make any corrections to your contact information.
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Discuss your child’s questions and concerns with them and help them practice good prevention. Depending on your child’s age, some helpful resources may include: “Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus” and “How to Talk to Kids About Coronavirus.”
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What is SHUSD doing?
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Following guidance from the Napa County Department of Public Health, California Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
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Proactive messaging about core disease prevention and respiratory and hand hygiene, including providing campuses with printed information to remind students and staff of the importance of preventative measures.
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Every school and classroom is already equipped with a supply of sanitation wipes and we are increasing hand sanitizer machines across all campuses.
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SHUSD’s trained professional custodial staff is making it a priority to sanitize frequently touched areas such as door handles, desks, and countertops.
- SHUSD has prepared an Infectious Disease Outbreak Plan as a companion document to the District’s Comprehensive Safety Plan. The plan serves as the overarching guidance in developing response plans and subsequent activities, leading to pandemic preparedness. Click here to view the document.
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To help prevent the spread of germs:
- Wash hands frequently (a minimum of 20 seconds) - see videos
- Do not touch eyes, nose or mouth
- Cover mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, using a tissue or sleeve
- Follow state and county "shelter at home" orders, and maintain social distancing protocols if you need to leave your residence for essential activities
- Wear a cloth face cover when you are in public per state and county guidelines
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces in your home daily
Cover your cough!
Wash your hands!