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COVID-19 Information and Response

Policies and Procedures

Here you will find the latest news on our response to COVID-19. You will also find quick links to other resources that may be helpful.

22-23 School Year COVID Policies

Off-Site Testing

Communications from the Head of School

Here you can find the archive of Head of School Danny Vogelman’s communications to the community.

March 2, 2022

Mask Optional Policy

February 5, 2022

Campus Visitors, Magnus App, Masks, and Travel

January 28, 2022

Mask Policy Update

January 14, 2022

Updated Quarantine and Mask Policy

January 9, 2022

Eligibility for the Test-to-Stay Program

January 7, 2022

Return to Campus

January 3, 2022

Schedule Changes

December 31, 2021

COVID Policy Updates: Omicron Variant

December 28, 2021

Return-to-School Testing

December 16, 2021

International Travel Over Holiday Break

December 2, 2021

Winter Break and COVID Testing Policy

November 3, 2021

Vaccination Policy

October 29, 2021

Test to Stay

October 12, 2021

Thanksgiving Travel Policy

September 13, 2021

Travel Policy Changes

August 18, 2021

Family Handbook & Policy Updates

August 12, 2021

21-22 Dress Code Changes

June 5, 2021

Fall ’21 Plans

April 8, 2021

Updated Travel Policy

March 12, 2021

Updated COVID-19 Policies

January 17, 2021

Virtual Learning on Inauguration Day

January 12, 2021

Testing Reminders and the Week of January 21

January 7, 2021

Testing Reminders and Updates

December 18, 2020

Return to Campus Update

November 19, 2020

Transition to At-Home Learning for Grades 1-8

November 15, 2020

Rising Community Transmission in Montgomery County

November 5, 2020

Revised Schedule for the Holidays

October 25, 2020

4+1 Model for Grades 2-5

October 20, 2020

Testing Details

October 16, 2020

Updated Testing and Travel/Event Policies

October 7, 2020

COVID Testing Reminder

September 28, 2020

More Details on COVID-19 Testing

September 22, 2020

Mandatory COVID-19 Testing

September 11, 2020

Hybrid Models

August 21, 2020

PK3 and PK4 Offered On-Site Instruction in Mornings

August 21, 2020

Orientation for K-8

August 4, 2020

Continuing Forward with Virtual Learning

July 31, 2020

Virtual Learning in the Fall

July 26, 2020

Community Forums Postponed

July 20, 2020

Roadmap to Reopening

May 15, 2020

Summer and Fall Plans

May 6, 2020

Distance Learning Through the End of the Year

April 17, 2020

Distance Learning Extended

April 16, 2020

The WES Family Fund

March 30, 2020

Distance Learning Website is Live

March 27, 2020

Student and Family Support

March 26, 2020

Distance Learning Extended

March 20, 2020

Distance Learning Plan Revealed

March 17, 2020

Distance Learning to Begin March 31

March 12, 2020

Early Spring Break

March 11, 2020

Cancelled Events

March 9, 2020

Updated Travel Policy

March 9, 2020

Enhanced Hygiene, Spring Break, Travel Plans

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