Dear Lyons Township High Schools Parents/Guardians,
With spring break approaching, we want to offer guidance and steps Lyons Township High School is taking in relation to travel and preparedness to help keep staff, students and community members safe.
The coronavirus (COVID-19) is spreading quickly worldwide, and we are actively preparing for the appearance of the virus in our communities.
At this time, there are no restrictions on domestic travel. Of course, travelers should follow all
steps outlined by the CDC
to prevent the spread of contagious illnesses such as COVID-19. There are
areas in the United States
that are experiencing community spread of COVID-19, and it is recommended that travel to these areas be limited or rescheduled, if possible.
At LT, our Buildings and Grounds team has paid special attention to high touch and high traffic areas during their daily and nightly cleaning. Healthy habit posters are displayed throughout both campuses as reminders, tissues and hand sanitizer have been made available to staff for their classrooms, and bathroom soap dispensers are fully stocked. In addition, our bus companies are making efforts to regularly disinfect seats and handrails.
Healthy Habit Reminders
These events present an opportunity for us to remind our students and parents of the following guidelines as outlined by the CDC:
- If you learn that you or an immediate family member have come into contact with an individual who has been diagnosed with COVID-19, please contact the school immediately.
- If you or an immediate family member have been diagnosed with COVID-19, please contact the school and the Illinois Department of Public Health immediately.
- For general illness, students should stay home if they are sick until at least 24 hours after there is no longer a fever or signs of a fever (without the use of fever-reducing medication).
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue away after use and wash your hands. If a tissue is not available, cover your mouth and nose with your sleeve – not your hands.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth, as this is often how germs enter your body.
- Do not share eating utensils or drinking containers.
- Try to avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects.
Future Changes and Flexibility
The LT administration is also in the midst of formulating an emergency preparedness plan in the event students are quarantined – either self-imposed or under direction of medical professionals – and/or in the event that in-school classes need to be cancelled. We are working in conjunction with faculty and staff on e-learning plans should the need arise.
Please be aware that the situation is being monitored on a daily basis, and restrictions on travel — whether internationally or domestically — are subject to change.
We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we work to promote the safest environment for everyone.
Sincerely,
Timothy B. Kilrea, Ed.D.
Superintendent
