Dear Hoban Families and Students, 

There have been a few updates to Hoban's COVID protocols and policies based on updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control, Ohio Department of Health and Summit County Public Health.
 
Social Distancing
The Centers for Disease Control recently adjusted the guidance for social distancing in schools to be 3 feet rather than the previously suggested 6 feet. Hoban will continue to socially distance students as far as possible in classrooms and other spaces. We continue to ask for students' cooperation in distancing from classmates in classrooms, lunchrooms and other spaces on campus. 
 
Quarantine Guidelines
The guidance related to quarantining students due to school-based exposure has been adjusted. Effective immediately, students who have classroom-based and cocurricular COVID exposure will not be required to quarantine provided the following guidelines are met:
  • Students were masked, socially distanced (at least 3 ft) and cleaning protocols are in place.
  • Students are not experiencing COVID-related symptoms.

Hoban will continue to notify individuals and families of exposure. We will also continue to send community emails regarding positive COVID cases on campus. 
  
Travel Advisories
The Ohio Department of Health has removed the weekly state travel advisory system. We continue to ask the partnership of families who travel out of state to follow Ohio guidance and Hoban expectations related to COVID as a way of keeping our Hoban community safe.  

COVID Vaccines
As I’m sure you have seen in the news, the COVID vaccine will be made available to people age 16 and over. Please talk to your medical provider or pediatrician regarding both your student and family receiving the COVID vaccination.  

As a school community, we have done remarkably well with keeping the community spread of COVID at bay throughout this school year through everyone’s cooperation and commitment to our COVID protocols. Please continue to maintain diligence to these steps through the next few months to ensure our students can participate fully in all the remaining activities for the school year.

Sincerely,

Dr. Emily Ramos
Principal