Dear Parents, Guardians and Students,
As you are aware, on Monday the California Department of Health (CDPH) announced that the California requirement for masking in schools would expire on March 11. This announcement allows all students, regardless of vaccination status, to be without a face mask at school beginning on Monday, March 14. The San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) aligned their mask guidance to the CPPH. The Archdiocese of San Francisco issued a statement in a letter today that supports this new policy.
As a result, beginning the week of March 14, 2022, Serra High School will no longer require our students and school employees to wear masks at school.
The guidance of our governing agencies acknowledges the ongoing pandemic and still strongly recommends masks. However, masks will be optional for all students, faculty, staff and all members of the community will be free to decide regarding the use of masks. We will respect each person’s decision.
As a result of this change, we anticipate that the SMCOE will update the Pandemic Recovery Framework in the coming weeks and additional protocols will be affected. We will adjust Serra’s protocols accordingly and communicate changes to the community.
The new mask policy change represents a significant change in our school environment since this pandemic began exactly two years ago. The Serra community has been incredible in adjusting and adapting, and we remain deeply grateful for your partnership, patience and flexibility as we have navigated this difficult time.
Sincerely,
