Important Notice from Dr. Morrison

Dear New Hyde Park-Garden City Park,

We were informed late yesterday that two students at Hillside Grade School have tested positive for COVID-19. The cases are not of the same family or assigned to the same classroom. The two students are in our in-person learning program. Both students have mild symptoms and are on the mend. The district is unable to share any personal information or details with the community once a confirmed case is identified due to privacy concerns.

The Department of Health has advised that no action is needed to be taken by the school district. Both students had been out for several days in quarantine, which limited exposure, and will not be permitted to return to the building until completing the required quarantine period.

As is the protocol, the Department of Health will conduct contact tracing and notify any individuals if they need to quarantine.

We will continue our cleaning and disinfection protocols.

The Department of Health has also advised the district that our practice of maintaining six feet of social distance, wearing masks, and washing hands is the best way to prevent the spread of the virus in our buildings. Please continue to complete the daily health care questionnaire, and keep your child home when sick. We appreciate everyone’s diligent cooperation in order to keep our school community safe.

As always, the health and safety of our students and staff is our foremost priority. Please contact your principal if you have any questions.

Be well,

Dr. Morrison

Superintendent of Schools