Dear Families of Trinity High School,

Last week, Gov. Tom Wolf announced the first “presumed positive” cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Philadelphia area. We wish to reassure you that the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff are a top priority for Trinity. 

While we continue to monitor this situation closely, our school will continue normal operations. For the moment, we plan to act as we do for inclement weather: we will follow the public school schedule if any closures are needed. Directions for potential Flexible Instruction Days have already been issued ( find those guidelines here).

Our school and the Diocesan Education Office are closely monitoring this situation. The Education Office is involved in local and state-wide briefings and meetings. Today (March 9), our school nurse and campus facilities manager are attending a special meeting of Cumberland County Safe Schools to coordinate efforts among local schools, including best practices. We continue to work and follow the recommendations from our state and national health departments, including thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting surfaces. We will consider scheduled off-campus field trips and activities on a case-by-case basis as needed.

You and your family can also help keep our school and your family healthy by following these recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (it’s longer than you think--try saying the Pledge of Allegiance twice or silently sing “Happy Birthday” twice, too).
  • Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer (at least 60% alcohol) if soap and water are not available.
  • Apply the “not above the shoulders” rule--avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Clean and disinfect commonly used surfaces often.

To prevent the spread of disease and for the health of all those at Trinity, please do not send children to school if they are sick. As we continue to monitor this situation, more information can be found from the PA Department of Health or the CDC. 

As always, thank you for trusting Trinity with the well-being of your children. Please know of our continued prayers for all our families during this uncertain time. 
 
In Christ, 

John W. Cominsky
Principal