
COVID 19 Update
PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 IS A TEAM EFFORT. WE’RE IN THIS FIGHT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY…TOGETHER!
It's important that everyone takes precautions to slow the spread of COVID-19. Stay informed. See information and resource links below.
Governor Wolf’s Mask Mandate Order takes effect 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021. Click here to learn more about the Governor’s mandate.
Click here to read the District’s state approved 2021-2022 Health and Safety Plan.
Harrisburg School District Mask Policy: All adults and students will be required to wear face masks while inside of Harrisburg School District buildings. Vaccinated teachers can substitute a shield instead of a mask when providing instruction. Students will have mask breaks while eating and outdoors. For outdoor sporting events at Severance Field, masks are optional, but recommended. As a District, we will continue our commitment to promote safety and mitigate risks associated with the spread of COVID-19.
Click here to check out our Return to School Operations Video to learn how our Facilities team cleans, sanitizes, and disinfects our schools/District buildings.
Don’t Wait! Vaccinate! Learn about free vaccines that are available at Hamilton Health Center, UPMC, and at various PA Department of Health locations.
Popular PA Department of Health Resources
Pennsylvania has many resources to help adults, children, families, and communities stay safe and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Browse the topics below to find what you need, and/or use the Responding to COVID-19 guide to view resources for Pennsylvanians in one place.
COVID-19 Symptoms and Testing Information
https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Symptoms-Testing.aspx
Help to the Spread of COVID-19
https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Stop-the-Spread.aspx
Frequently Asked Questions and Fact Sheets
https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Fact-Sheets.aspx
Health Equity and COVID-19
https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Health-Equity.aspx