covid

The MVR-III Board of Education approved the Summer COVID-19 Guidance Plan for all summer programming at their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, May 19th. This guidance will be implemented following the conclusion of the regular school term. 

The plan follows the same color-coded approach we have used throughout this school year. However, we will be moving from Yellow Status to Green Status with a few minor changes. The complete document is attached, but below is a short summary as it pertains to masks:

  • Students in Grades PreK-6 – Masks will be optional, but still recommended. Desk shields will continue to be used when practical to do so. 

  • Students in Grades 7-12 – Masks will be required only when indoors AND within 6 feet of other people. Masks are not required when moving about the building. No masking is required when outdoors, but we highly recommend maintaining 6 ft. distancing if possible.

  • Faculty & Staff – Masks will be required only when indoors AND within 6 feet of other people. Masks are not required when moving throughout the building/office. Also, masks are not required when moving throughout the classroom to monitor student work. No masking is required when outdoors, but we highly recommend maintaining 6 ft distancing if possible.

 Use the following link to access the Summer School COVID-19 Guidance Plan:

Summer School COVID-19 Guidance Plan.

 Additionally, the COVID-19 Vaccine is now available to everyone 12 years of age and older. The district does not require anyone to get the COVID-19 vaccination. However, if your child receives the vaccine, please notify your school nurse with either a copy of their CDC vaccine card or medical documentation stating when the student received their vaccines. Our schools are following the CDC guidelines when it comes to determining if a student needs to remain off campus following an exposure. In most instances, a fully vaccinated student will not be asked to remain off campus following close contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19.

 A variety of locations are offering the Pfizer vaccine. Those under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian present to receive the vaccine.

  •  The Pfizer vaccine is available at the Dome at America’s Center. Make an appointment through the Missouri Vaccine Navigator or call 877-435-8411.
  • Mercy in Washington is offering Pfizer vaccines by appointment through this link.

  • St. Luke’s vaccination clinic at Chesterfield Mall has Pfizer appointments available. Visit lukesvaccine.com to register and select an appointment.

  • BJC Outpatient Clinic at 15830 Fountain Plaza Drive in Ellisville. Visit http://www.vaccinate.bjc.org/schedule to schedule an appointment.

  • St. Louis County Department of Public Health has scheduled a variety of clinics that have the Pfizer vaccine. Visit the vaccination event page for more information.

  • The Pfizer vaccine is available through CVS by appointment through this link.

  • The Pfizer vaccine is available through Walmart by appointment through this link.

 Your assistance throughout this pandemic has been appreciated and we look forward to resuming more normal activities throughout the coming months.