COVID Update for 6-3-22

Dr. Ryan Pacatte

June 3, 2022

Dear Avon,

The latest information on testing, and data on COVID cases can be found below.

ACS Diagnostic COVID Testing- We are testing every day!

  • Testing schedule: Monday and Thursday 8 am-3 pm. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8 am-11 am.

  • As a reminder, testing is available as a diagnostic/response test. If you or your child would like a rapid shallow nasal-swab diagnostic COVID test, please fill out the survey at THIS LINK  to choose a time to be tested. You will also receive a consent form and intake form that will need to be completed prior to the test. If you have any questions please contact Michelle Burke at mburke@avoncsd.org.

  • Test results take approximately 15 minutes. You will be notified in the event of a positive only. 

  • Please do not 'walk in' for a COVID Test. Tests can be scheduled quickly with a simple email.

  • We have not changed our practice regarding home tests. We do not accept negative home test results, only positives, at this time.

  •  Individuals who have tested positive are expected to wear a mask when they return to the school setting, symptom free, on days 6-10 of their infection.

Test Kits-

  • We have test kits available for pick-up. Families are not obligated to use these kits. Interested families are asked to respond to the survey below, and indicate the number of test kits you wish to receive. All reasonable requests will be accommodated.  KN95 masks for kids are also available for pick-up, and can be requested via the survey as well. 

  • Please note that the FDA has extended the shelf life of several test kits printed with April or May expiration dates. If you have questions about any kits you may have at home, please reach out to the District Office at (585) 226-2455 ext. 1320.

  • CLICK HERE FOR SURVEY

COVID Case Update - Note that based on the graph and table here, we are experiencing an uptick in the region. Here are the COVID cases that have been reported since May 13: 

  • 2 cases in the Primary School (grades 3, 4)

  • 0 cases in the Middle School 

  • 0  cases in the High School 

  • 2 cases in staff members

Thank you, and enjoy the warm weather this weekend!