Hillcrest Parents,
On Tuesday the Oregon Health Authority released updated guidance regarding the use of masks, face coverings, and face shields. In general, these updates do not directly impact our day-to-day operations with students on campus. However, students, staff, volunteers, and visitors are not required to wear masks outdoors for recess, PE, music, etc.
Outdoor mask requirements/changes will go into effect on Monday, May 24th for North Bay and Hillcrest. North Bend High School and Middle School will alert their students regarding their requirements.
Tim Crider –Hillcrest Elementary Principal
Kevin Bogatin – Superintendent
The Oregon Department of Education has made some minor allowances that will adjust the Ready Schools, Safe Learners, guidance:
Clarifications
- Outdoor Sports: Students, staff, volunteers, and spectators are not required to wear face coverings at outdoor sports events. Until additional updates are provided, all previous physical distancing and capacity restrictions still apply.
- Indoor Sports: Fully vaccinated students, staff, volunteers, and spectators are not required to wear face coverings at indoor sports events only when vaccination status is checked by the school in a manner described by OHA in guidance. Until additional updates are provided, all previous physical distancing and capacity restrictions still apply.
- Outdoor Graduation Ceremony: Students, staff, volunteers, and spectators are not required to wear face coverings at outdoor graduation ceremonies. Until additional updates are provided, all previous physical distancing and capacity restrictions still apply.
RSSL Updates:
- Outdoors: Students, staff, volunteers, and visitors are not required to wear face coverings outdoors (including, but not limited to: Outdoor PE, outdoor music, recess, and arrival & dismissal). Until additional updates are provided, all RSSL physical distancing and other related requirements still apply.