Grande Prairie, AB – Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) has been advised of a case of COVID-19 at Beaverlodge Regional High School (BRHS), resulting in a decision to move Grades 11 and 12 students and related teaching staff to remote learning for the week of March 29 due to the number of staff identified as close contacts. The individual last attended the school on Thursday, March 25. School administration communicated the information to families and staff on Sunday, March 28 after learning about the positive test result and receiving direction from AHS.
Out of respect for the individual, and in accordance with AHS guidelines, no further information will be shared about this case. PWPSD and BRHS wish the individual a safe and speedy recovery, and will continue to work closely with AHS to ensure necessary measures are in place to protect all students and staff.
Grades 11-12 on remote learning for week of March 29, school remains open for Grade 10 in-person learning
On Sunday, March 28, school administration provided the following information to families and staff:
- The plans set in place to create zones and cohorts at BRHS have worked as planned, and helped in the successful completion of contact tracing with AHS.
- The identified close contacts must isolate at home until:
- Thursday, April 8 for those identified as close contacts of the case on Wednesday, March 24.
- Friday, April 9 for those identified as close contacts of the case on Thursday, March 25.
- Due to the number of staff identified as close contacts, PWPSD has authorized a short-term operational shift to remote learning for Grades 11 and 12 students and related teaching staff during Monday, March 29 - Thursday, April 1. Since Friday, April 2 is the Good Friday holiday, followed by the week of Easter Break, all isolating close contacts will return to school on Monday, April 12.
- AHS is expected to provide all close contacts with further direction on testing and isolation instructions.
- Grade 10 students and related teaching staff have not been identified as close contacts and can return to school on Monday, March 29.
- The school has been disinfected.
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