FRIDAY, APRIL 23 2021
WEEKLY WRAP UP
Quarantine Reminders

We will continue to quarantine following the most up-to-date recommendations from Franklin County Public Health which currently includes guidelines for any individual who had close contact with an infected individual up to 48 hours prior to the onset of symptoms.

If a student or staff is a close contact with a positive case but does not develop symptoms, then the individual:
  • Should quarantine for 10 days from the last time they were around the case
  • Should monitor for symptoms for 14 days from the last time they were around the case
  • May return to school after day 7 by obtaining a negative rapid or PCR COVID-19 test taken on day 5 or later

If a student or staff is a close contact with a positive case and develops symptoms of COVID-19, then the individual:
  • Should isolate for 10 days from the onset of symptoms
  • May return to school on day 8 with a negative PCR COVID-19 test taken at least 5 days after the last time they were around the positive case and: 
  • Symptoms have improved 
  • Follows the sick child practices for school attendance 

If a student or staff is not a close contact to a positive case or symptomatic individual but the student develops symptoms of COVID-19, then the individual:
  • Should isolate for 10 days from the onset of symptoms
  • May return to school with an alternative diagnosis or a negative rapid/PCR test result if/when:
  • Symptoms have improved 
  • Follows the sick child practices for school attendance
Keep Up the Fight

We are so proud of the health and safety efforts our students and staff have made in the fight against COVID-19. Unfortunately, as the number of positive cases continues to rise in Franklin County, we are reminded that the battle is not over and we cannot lower our guard.

It is important that we all continue to practice some basic mitigation strategies to keep our community healthy and safe.
  1. Wear a mask when on school grounds. This includes athletic events and extracurricular activities held both indoors and outside.
  2. Avoid large groups and close contacts by maintaining a social distance from others.
  3. Wash your hands frequently.
VIEWS From Around GJPS
What's new at Goshen Lane Elementary? Check back next week for a link to a segment on WBNS 10TV highlighting the collaboration between two GLHS classes and the Occupational Therapist at Goshen Lane.
Even masks can't hide the smiles of some of our students in our preschool program housed at Clark Hall!
Take a look at just a few "famous Americans" who recently stopped by to visit second graders at Jefferson Elementary.
COVID-19 Dashboard
Week of April 16 - April 22
CONFIRMED POSITIVE CASES
Students In Buildings: 7
Students Not In Buildings: 7
Staff In Buildings:1
Staff Not In Buildings: 0

QUARANTINED CASES
Students Quarantined: 364*
Staff Quarantined: 4

*Primarily outside school contact
TOO GOOD To Miss
UPCOMING Events
April 30 No School
May 27 Last day of school for students
May 29 Class of 2021 Commencement
May 31 Memorial Day
Aug 11 First Day of School 2021-22
Sept 6 No School - Labor Day

We recognize families have been inundated with information about the pandemic, and we have worked hard to simplify communication about COVID-19 so you can find the resources that matter most to you and your family.

You can access the GJPS COVID-19 Resource Website in two ways.


  • Access the site from the homepage of the GJPS district website. If you previously had our COVID-19 information page from the district site bookmarked, you may need to refresh your bookmarks to add the new website.
Still Available:BinaxNOW At-Home Rapid Test Kits

We will continue to distribute BinaxNOW At-Home Rapid Test Kits while supplies last. These test kits can be used to detect an active COVID-19 infection. 

You may request kits for:
  • The number of students you have enrolled in Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools in your household
  • Up to 2 parents/guardians per household
  • The number of GJPS staff in your household

Kits are available for pick up for three days after completing the Rapid Test Request Form, at the GJPS Administration Building, 160 S. Hamilton Road. Please ring the bell inside the front door for service.

While Supplies Last
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
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