All Rights Reserved. Neighboring Montgomery County, Maryland, dropped its mask mandate in public schools back in March after a unanimous vote by its school board. Other school systems in Maryland elected to drop mask mandates last school year, but Prince Georges kept a requirement in place until the county reached over an 80 percent vaccination rate for the coronavirus. California will stop requiring masks in K-12 schools as of March 12, leaving it up to counties and school districts to keep or ditch the pandemic mandate as tension mounts among parents . Prince Georges schools will be mask-optional for 2022-2023. WTOP has obtained a short email, dated July 1, that PGCPS sent to teachers and staff. XM
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Prince George's County school system will end its mask mandate Sept. 6. Some say that policy change was not clear. 1 of 2. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. When responding to public health threats like COVID-19, Maryland school districts have the flexibility to determine mask-wearing policies," the school district posted on Facebook. Heres what you should know. The latest: Updated coronavirus booster shots are now available for children as young as 5. This decision reverses one from July, which made mask wearing optional in Prince George's County schools. Prince Georges County Public Schools will head into the upcoming school year with a mask-optional policy. Prince George's County Public Schools: . Schools 135 #1 IN GREEN SCHOOLS PGCPS tops all Maryland districts in total number of green schools certifications Schools 10 HISTORIC SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION 10 schools under construction or to be delivered in next 4 years Schools 198 NUMBER OF SCHOOLS FOR 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR Get the Latest Information School officials announced the decision on Facebook Friday. Mask policy is subject to change according to local and state health department guidelines and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations, according to the PGCPS website. Higher education: College and university enrollment is nowhere near pandemic level, experts worry. Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. D.C. Public Schools new reading curriculum is designed to help improve literacy among the citys youngest readers. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Higher education: College and university enrollment is nowhere near pandemic level, experts worry. According to a press release, the changes will be in place until further notice. Monica Goldson, directora ejecutiva, anunci la reanudacin de la poltica de uso opcional de mascarillas en todas las instalaciones de PGCPS a partir del martes, 6 de septiembre. Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you. Using This Site. Masks will be required inside Prince George's County Public Schools again starting Monday, Aug . On July 1, PGCPS announced it was lifting its mask mandate in public schools. Prince George's County is the only D.C.-area jurisdiction that had a mask mandate on the first day of classes. Like WTOP on Facebook and follow WTOP on Twitter and Instagram to engage in conversation about this article and others. Help us Continue to tell OUR Story and join the AFRO family as a member subscribers are now members! Donna Christy, president of the Prince Georges County Educators Association, told WTOP that the union supports the move. Seer. Regardless, Goldson said, were not going to put any pressure on anyone who wants to keep their mask on.. Now they're the first to bring it back. The guidelines for those who test positive remain unchanged. Prince George's County Public Schools the last system in the D.C. area that required students and staff to wear masks lifted that mandate in early July. All Rights Reserved. While he got his on-air start at small stations in Pennsylvania and Delaware, he's spent most of his career in the D.C. area, having been heard on several local stations before coming to WTOP. Highlighting Kenmoor Middle School counselor Dr. William Clay and Heather Hills Elementary School counselor Monique Bartley, NBCT, Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan, 7:00 PM Instead, the agency is recommending those exposed to someone with COVID-19 wear a mask for 10 days and test for the virus on the fifth day. Uline Arena Building "Mask policy is subject to change according to local. On Tuesday, the Prince Georges County website still stated masks are required on public transportation, in public schools, and in businesses that choose to require them., The state of Maryland says 81.5% of residents 5 and older in Prince Georges County are considered fully vaccinated.. Students can now benefit from free virtual medical visits with Hazel Health! 3 0 obj
The new policy for Prince Georges went into effect July 1. bD,pI-2E4n[ >-Q_N@ZN@^w $KS@y/~LO-ud)x%|$c|}J7B"C`R$~uwB!A|jS6|V">}XpaebmVY# Some teachers have indicated that they will continue to wear masks even after the policy shift, especially if they see a large number of students through the day, Goldson said. On July 7, PGCPS also announced the new policy within an email newsletter to parents. Of the policy shift announced Monday, Goldson said families have varied on whether children should wear masks in schools. The new policy notes that mask-wearing rules could change based on guidance from local or state health officials, or if there is additional guidance from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. College scholarships are available for Class of 2023 seniors! PGCPS had transitioned to a mask-optional policy in July, the first time it had dropped mandatory masking since the onset of the pandemic. Covid-19 is ravaging one of the countrys wealthiest black counties. When the school year ended in late June, students and staff were still required to wear a mask inside all school buildings. The latest: Updated coronavirus booster shots are now available for children as young as 5. Deadline to submit application is Friday, March 10, 2023. WTOP.com | Alexa | Google Home | WTOP App | 103.5 FM, Prince Georges Co. council votes to temporarily cap rent hikes at 3%, Millions invested into Blue Line corridor by Prince Georges Co. developers, Cardinal Gregory meets with descendants of slaves buried on Bowie church hillside, Grand jury indicts DC employee charged with killing 13-year-old boy, Virginia state superintendent Jillian Balow announces resignation, Maryland food bank braces for more hungry mouths after emergency benefits are reduced. "All staff, students and families are encouraged to support personal decisions on mask-wearing," the message said. The PGCPS website recently notified parents that masking is now required of Prince Georges County Public Schools (PGCPS) students and employees. As of Monday night, the county is in the low community level as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Baltimore, MD Office PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. Read More Questions? The mandatory mask-wearing policy was put back in place due to the "highly contagious BA variant 5 COVID-19," the district said, and is a change from its mask-optional policy that took effect July 1. Miller said the board of education hadnt discussed the issue yet, since it has been on break since early July. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/Annots[ 23 0 R] /MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>>
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Media maven. One D.C. school is using COVID relief funds to target students on the verge of failure. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. Prince Georges County schools to end mask mandate Sept. 6. PGCPS had transitioned to a mask-optional policy in July, the first time it had dropped mandatory masking since the onset of the pandemic. The community levels are determined by the number of hospital beds being used by covid-19 patients, the level of covid-19 hospital admissions and the total number of new cases in an area. See something? Also, public schools in D.C. went mask-optional in March, while state lawmakers in Virginia voted to ban school mask mandates in February. Get The 7 DMV newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. By NBC Washington Staff Published August 12, 2022 Updated on August 15, 2022 at 11:22 am. Maryland did not reimplement a statewide mask mandate during the pandemic, but some jurisdictions took precautions. "The decision was recommended by the Prince George County Health Department. Donna Christy, president of the Prince Georges County Educators Association, previously told WTOP that the union supported the move to start the year with a mask requirement. Submit anonymous tips through the Safe Schools Maryland app or tip line. Home. PGCPS continuera prendre des dcisions en matire de sant et de scurit en consultation avec des experts de la sant. John started working at WTOP in 2016 after having grown up in Maryland listening to the station as a child. UPPER MARLBORO, Md. Tous les membres du personnel, les lves et les familles sont encourags soutenir les dcisions personnelles concernant le port du masque. Departments and Offices. Donna Christy, president of Prince Georges County Educators, said Prince Georges County teachers are supportive of returning to a mask mandate if infection rates require it. WTOPs John Domen contributed to this report. The PGCPS website recently notified parents that masking is now required. The Centers for Disease Control rate of transmission for the BA.5 variant indicates that the county is experiencing a low rate of transmission, but the rate was designated as high when the decision was made for PGCPS to restart the masking policy. She said that she personally hasnt received a lot of feedback from community members yet on the issue. Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you. Great stories teach, transport and transform! It states the system was lifting its mask mandate an announcement that has not been clear to many parents. Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up here. WTOP.com | Alexa | Google Home | WTOP App | 103.5 FM, dropped its mask mandate in public schools back in March, Prince Georges Co. council votes to temporarily cap rent hikes at 3%, Millions invested into Blue Line corridor by Prince Georges Co. developers, Cardinal Gregory meets with descendants of slaves buried on Bowie church hillside, Grand jury indicts DC employee charged with killing 13-year-old boy, Virginia state superintendent Jillian Balow announces resignation, Maryland food bank braces for more hungry mouths after emergency benefits are reduced. But MCPS announced this week, when there are three or more positive cases in a class, students could be required to wear a mask. Copyright 2022 by WTOP. READ MORE: Prince George's County recommending mask-wearing in indoor public places as COVID-19 cases rise. The school system had kept the mandate in place and was not planning to lift it until the countys vaccination rate reached 80 percent, system leaders said previously. UPPER MARLBORO, Md. With the declining local COVID-19 positivity rates, CEO Dr. Monica Goldson announced the mask-optional policy will resume in all PGCPS facilities on Tuesday, September 6. Prince George's County is the only D.C.-area jurisdiction that had a mask mandate on the first day of classes. Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks has re-instituted a mask mandate for the county starting Sunday August 8. Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up here. The Maryland school district said Friday that it had returned to a mandatory mask policy in all schools and facilities until further notice due to the easily spread BA.5 Omicron strain. Se anima a todos los empleados, estudiantes y familias a apoyar las decisiones personales de uso de mascarilla. In schools with a COVID-19 outbreak, students and staff identified as close contacts of a positive case must quarantine, regardless of vaccination status or the presence of symptoms. . Prince George's County Portal. <>
"PGCPS will continue to make health and safety decisions in consultation with health experts." Prince George's County Public Schools will end its indoor mask mandate next week, CEO Monica Goldson said in a note to the school community. The decision comes as some school systems have considered reviving their mask mandates as coronavirus variants have led to rising case numbers. Washington, DC 20002, Prince Georges County has suffered higher than normal COVID-19 infection rates since the start of the pandemic. 2023 FOX Television Stations, FBI: Explosive found in bag at Pennsylvania airport, man arrested, Elderly couple dead in possible murder-suicide in Fairfax County: police, Airbnb renting out Paris theater that inspired 'Phantom of the Opera', Pot smoking lounge set to open in Montgomery County is first of its kind, Surgeon runs down Philadelphia street to retrieve organ from transport vehicle stuck in traffic, Video shows Amazon delivery driver hitting, killing dog at Maryland home, Richard Montgomery High School student accused of robbing Shell gas station at knifepoint, U.S. The school. Wearing a mask is optional for students in Montgomery County. Joinhere! "All staff, students and families are encouraged to support personal decisions. The county was severely affected by the virus, with the second-most reported deaths in Maryland. Prince Georges County was a center of the pandemic, reporting the most cases among counties in Maryland. Prince Georges County Public Schools in Maryland will end its indoor mask mandate next week, CEO Monica Goldson said in a note to the school community. They should isolate for five days and may end isolation after that time if they are fever-free for 24 hours without medication and their symptoms are improving. Staff are encouraged to exercise good judgment and are expected to be supportive of co-workers mask-wearing choices.. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. Prince Georges County is the only D.C.-area jurisdiction that had a mask mandate on the first day of classes. In late February, PGCPS CEO Monica Goldson wrote an email to parents stating, I anticipate easing our mask mandate by the end of the school year, once 80% of the countys population was vaccinated. "It's sad that what this truly is a distraction. 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