COVID-19 Response
The health and safety of our students, teachers, staff, and families remain our top priority as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.  Our response to the COVID-19 pandemic is informed by current pandemic conditions in our area and across Pennsylvania as well as guidance from local, state, and federal health officials. This page will serve as the central location for all pandemic-related updates.

This page was last updated on Monday, March 18, 2024
New COVID-19 Policy at AACMS
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recently updated their guidance on isolation and quarantine as it relates to COVID infections and exposures.  Additionally, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PADOH) reiterated this guidance for Pennsylvania Schools.  This message is intended to provide additional information and help you make the best decision about your child.  
In summary, the new guidance states:
  • Individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 should stay home and isolate from others until they have been fever-free for at least 24 hours (without using fever-reducing medication) and their symptoms are improving overall.
    (NOTE: 
    This is a significant change from previous COVID-19 guidance, which recommended 5 days of isolation regardless of fever or symptom status.)
  • It is still recommended to wear a mask for 5 days following isolation time, as well as other additional precautions to protect others such as: diligent hand hygiene, cough etiquette, distancing, and testing.
Steps to Take if Your Child Tests Positive for Covid 19:
  1. Notify the attendance line of the student's absence at 610-351-0234
  2. Notify Nurse Andrea of the positive Covid test result at aangstadt@arts-cs.org
  3. Stay home and isolate from others until you have been fever-free for at least 24 hours (without using fever-reducing medication) and your symptoms are improving overall.
  4. Wear a mask for 5 days following isolation time, as well as other additional precautions to protect others such as: diligent hand hygiene, cough etiquette, distancing, and testing.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time.  

Andrea L. Angstadt, RN BSN CSN
School Nurse