SHUSD is partnering with N3 Laboratories to offer COVID-19 testing for all St. Helena community members (including school district students and staff) on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the Main Parking Lot located at 465 Main Street, in front of the District Office (Vintage Hall). Effective Monday, October 25, 2021, the new testing time on M/W/F is 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Advance registration is required for a testing appointment. Click on the link below to register no later than 9:00 a.m. on the desired test date:

Testing Registration - Click Here

You can also call 707-690-9670 or visit napacovid.com to schedule a testing appointment at Vintage Hall (SHUSD) during the available times (M/W/F from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.).

You may also schedule a test through the Napa County Public Health website:  

https://www.countyofnapa.org/2963/Testing-Locations

• Following guidance from the Napa County Department of Public Health, California Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

• 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.

• Every school and classroom is already equipped with a supply of sanitation wipes and we are increasing hand sanitizer machines across all campuses.

• 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.

• Be aware of symptoms of illness and stay home if you are not feeling well.

• 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. 

• A note about face masks: Face masks are most useful for preventing disease spread when they are worn by people who are symptomatic. 

• Respect the privacy of students and staff. 

• 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.  

• 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.”

• Work with the Napa County Department of Public Health to evaluate exposure risk and make decisions regarding quarantine. 

• 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.