Health Office

Hello, Beaver Community,

If you're new here, welcome; if you're returning, we're back! (And by "we" that means the BVR Health Office).

This email shares some important information for you to know about returning to campus after testing positive for Covid-19, as well as a few reminders before the start of school, including submitting forms in Magnus and medication information.

If you have any questions please contact the school nurse, Talia Ossowski at tossowski@bcdschool.org.

Policy for returning to campus after testing positive for Covid-19

Beaver's COVID-19 Protocols for 2023-2024 are aligned with the latest guidelines from the CDC, the Massachusetts Department of Health, DESE, and discussions with our consulting physician.

After testing positive for Covid-19, an individual must:

1. Email the school nurse Talia Ossowski (tossowski@bcdschool.org as soon as you test positive and include when day 0 is AND
2. Isolate for 5 days. (Day 0 is the first day of symptoms or the day of a positive test if an individual is asymptomatic) 

Individuals can return to Beaver on Day 6 if they are symptom-free (including fever-free for 24 hours). No test is required to return.

• Masks must be worn on days 6 to 10 –or– individuals can test daily on days 6 through 10 and forego the mask if they test negative.

If you are sick with a fever or other cold/flu symptoms stay home or wear a mask

• Important note for athletes: Due to the nature of the virus and its potential lasting health effects, we strongly suggest that a student with a recent positive Covid-19 diagnosis undergo an assessment with their physician, if you wish to forgo medical clearance you must sign and return this waiver to our Athletic Trainer, Noël Riley. 

Please feel free to reach out to the Health Office with questions. We are looking forward to this year!

Talia Ossowski, NP

School Nurse

Rick Wilson

Director of Counseling and Health Services