Mask Wearing

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In alignment with community masking requirements, masks will no longer be required for students, staff and visitors in schools, school board offices and on student transportation. We know that many students and staff may choose to continue to wear masks at times, or consistently for the remainder of the school year. Masks will continue to be available for students and staff who wish to continue to wear them.

Masks are still required for the following:

Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 will have to isolate for a minimum of five days. They can return to work/school following isolation requirements but will be required to wear a mask for 10 days after exposure.
Close contacts and household contacts of individuals with COVID-19 are required to wear a mask for 10 days after exposure even if they are not required to self-isolate.
Children under five years old, and unvaccinated or partially vaccinated five to 11 year olds, returning from international travel must wear a mask for 14 days upon return. (NEW as of April 25, 2022) (Note: Unvaccinated individuals 12+ years old returning from international travel must isolate and not attend school/work for 14 days)

We know that many students and staff may choose to continue to wear masks at times, or consistently, for the remainder of the school year. Masks will continue to be available for students and staff who wish to continue to wear them. We ask all students and families to be respectful of the decisions of others to continue wearing or not wearing a mask. Schools will continue to be mask-friendly environments.

Mask Wearing

Staying Safe and Healthy at School - Tips from Halton Region

Halton Region Public Health has created the following videos for students with tips from Dr. Hamidah Meghani, Commissioner and Medical Officer of Health, on how to stay safe and healthy at school:

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Mask Wearing

​Staying Safe and Healthy at School - Tips from Halton Region

Staying Safe and Healthy at School - Tips from Halton Region