Update on Campus Masking Policy

Dear Bishop Hendricken family,

In accordance with today's announcement from Governor McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), Bishop Hendricken High School will end its on-campus masking policy on Friday, March 4, 2022. Following this date, masks will be optional on campus for all individuals regardless of vaccination status. This includes during the school day, as well as part of after school activities such as practices, rehearsals, competitions, performances, events, and club meetings.

Per Governor McKee's briefing, we will await further guidance from the Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL) on masking during league competition. We do expect, however, that the mask mandate for competition will be lifted in alignment the March 4th timeline.

As has been the case throughout this pandemic, we will continue to follow the guidance and recommendations of RIDOH. If there are any changes in public health recommendations as a result of changes in the pandemic, we will make adjustments accordingly.

Thank you for your continued patience, cooperation, and support. As always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.