The expectation is for all staff and students to wear a mask. There will be allowable exceptions for some of our youngest learners and students who are unable to put on and take off their own mask and those due to medical contra-indications. Staff will continually work with students, when appropriate, to increase mask wearing.

Accommodations will be provided in accordance with the IEP. For some accommodations, more strict protocols for staff to use PPE when providing accommodations must be put in place to mitigate risks. Accommodations that need to be adjusted may be discussed at an IEP team, or with parent agreement, in a conference with the parent in order to reach agreement on an alternative for a defined period of time. 

For toileting, student-specific schedules and protocols will be implemented as is the case under normal operations. Staff providing close adult supervision in these times will have appropriate PPE as they support students. 

Students receiving specially designed instruction, including related services, and other supports through an IEP will continue to receive services in accordance with the IEP to the greatest extent possible. Students who have related or support services on their IEP and are attending in person will also receive in person therapy or intervention to the greatest extent possible. If a student is attending hybrid and needs to receive in person therapy/intervention, they may miss some class time as is the case under normal operations.

Updated March 8, 2021

HCPSS is accepting donations of Personal Protective Equipment that meets the minimum standards below. Please email purchasing@hcpss.org with the subject line “Donate PPE” and describe the products that you wish to donate. Once approved, you will receive instructions on where and when you may drop off your donation.

PPE Specifications

Update: May 14, 2021

Beginning Saturday, May 15, 2021, attendance at all HCPSS outdoor athletic venues will be opened to full capacity. In alignment with the State’s orders, all attendees other than competing student-athletes must wear masks and physical distancing is advised for all unvaccinated individuals.

Beyond the general best practices for health and safety during COVID-19, personal items that are brought to practice will be spaced out in the designated practice area. Handshakes, fist bumps, and other activities that promote transmission of illness will not be permitted. 

For the 2020-2021 school year, students must show up “ready to practice and play” with their own equipment, towels, and water bottles labeled with their name. The sharing of water bottles will not be permitted. Hand sanitizer will be available at all gymnasium and stadium entrances and indoor/outdoor restrooms will be designated for athletes to use.

No. At this time, the use of locker rooms is prohibited.