COVID Info

Updates

News and information about COVID-19 (a.k.a. coronavirus) will be posted on this webpage as soon as it becomes available. Please check back for updates. 

 

Archived Updates

Mask Requirement Relaxed
02/27/2022
Masking requirement relaxed on Wednesday March 2, in our school buildings and on our buses.
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Advocating for Updated Guidance Regarding Masks in Schools
02/26/2022
Please click to read the letter the 31 school superintendents in the WSWHE BOCES sent to Governor Hochul and Health Commissioner Bassett.
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Galway BOE Petitions Governor
02/22/2022
Please click to read the letter the Board of Education wrote to advocate removing the mask mandate within our schools.
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Superintendents Ask for "Pathway to Normalcy"
01/27/2022
School superintendents wrote and sent the attached letter to Governor Hochul and Health Commissioner Bassett.
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Update Regarding Mask Ruling
01/25/2022
Schools received the following message from the State Education Department:
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COVID Update • January 19, 2022
01/19/2022
Major change: NYSDOH will no longer conduct contact tracing. Please read for more information.
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Request Rapid Tests and Updated Guidance
01/03/2022
Parents and guardians who wish to receive a test to screen their child at home should email Christine Delaney at [email protected].
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Update on Rapid Tests
12/30/2021
The NYS Department of Health, Governor Hochul, and State Health Commissioner Dr. Bassett, have all released guidance memos that address potential new protocols related to school districts and COVID-19.
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COVID Upate • September 17, 2021
09/17/2021
On Monday, September 20th we will resume in person learning for all students, all grade levels.
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COVID Update • September 13, 2021
09/13/2021
Due to several reasons, our school will move to remote learning tomorrow, September 14 through September 17, 2021.
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COVID Update • September 12, 2021
09/12/2021
Please click for information about positive cases, changes to transportation, new contact tracing algorithms, and a reminder to keep children home when feeling ill.
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Community Forum Regarding Stay Open Plan
08/23/2021
Please join us virtually on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Galway Stay Open Plan 2021
08/20/2021
Please click here to read the Galway CSD "Stay Open Plan" that was presented to the Board of Education on August 19, 2021.
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Updated Mask Protocol for Summer School
07/12/2021
The information below applies to the 2021 summer school/summer programs only.
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Update Regarding Masks • Monday, June 7, 2021
06/06/2021
School districts can choose to lift the requirement that their students must wear masks outdoors. Guidance on mask use indoors remains in place.
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Emergency Broadband Benefit
05/25/2021
Helping households stay connected during the pandemic.
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Updated Guidance on Mask Wearing
05/20/2021
Please note the updated guidance on school properties and at school events.
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Bringing Grades 7-8 Back to In-Person Learning
04/15/2021
With the revised NYSDOH guidance, Galway CSD is now proposing that we bring some hybrid students back to in-person learning four days per week.
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One Individual Tested Positive for COVID
04/01/2021
This individual was last in the district on Monday, March 29, 2021.
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COVID Update • March 31, 2021
03/31/2021
Three factors are currently affecting our decision to bring back our students.
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One Individual Tested Positive for COVID-19
03/31/2021
This individual was last in the district on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.
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Two Individuals Tested Positive
03/29/2021
These individuals were last in the district on Wednesday, March 24 and Friday, March 26, 2021.
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Updated Travel Guidance
03/25/2021
Traveling within the United States no longer requires a quarantine but we're asking everyone to continue practicing COVID protocols.
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One Individual Tested Positive
03/19/2021
This individual was last in the district on Wednesday, March 10, 2021.
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Two Individuals Tested Positive for COVID-19
03/18/2021
These individuals were last in the buildings on Monday and Tuesday, March 15 and 16, 2021.
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Two Individuals Tested Positive
03/15/2021
These individuals were last in the buildings on Monday and Tuesday, March 8 and 9, 2021.
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One Individual Tested Positive
03/10/2021
This individual was last in the district on Friday, March 5, 2021.
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Two Individuals Tested Positive
03/04/2021
The individuals were last in the district on Monday and Tuesday, March 1 and 2, 2021.
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Recordings of Parent Forums
03/01/2021
In case you missed it, the district held a mid-year check-in with families on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Please click for recordings.
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Two Individuals Tested Positive
02/23/2021
These individuals were last in the district on Thursday, February 4, 2021 and Monday, February 8, 2021.
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One Individual Tested Positive for COVID-19
02/08/2021
This individual was last in district on Friday, February 5, 2021.
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One Individual Tested Positive for COVID
02/01/2021
Contact tracing is complete, and both schools will be open Wednesday, February 3, 2021 for in-person (JHE) and hybrid (Junior/Senior HS) learning.
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One Individual Tested Positive, Jan. 27, 2021
01/28/2021
This individual was last in our building on January 22, 2021.
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One Individual Tested Positive
01/26/2021
This individual was last in our building on January 21, 2021.
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Opportunity to Change Your Model of Learning
01/25/2021
The deadline for parents of students in grades 7-12 to notify the school of a change in learning preference is Friday, January 29, 2021.
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JHE Returns to In-Person Instruction
01/17/2021
JHE will return to in-person instruction on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. The Junior/Senior HS remains open for hybrid learning.
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One Individual Tested Positive
01/14/2021
This individual was last in our building on Wednesday, January 6, 2021.
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Two Individuals Tested Positive
01/12/2021
These individuals were last in our building on December 10 and 14, 2020.
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PreK-6 Will Continue Remote Learning
01/11/2021
PreK-6 will remain virtual through Friday, January 15 and return to in-person learning following MLK Day on Tuesday, January 19.
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Pre-K–Grade 6 Remote, Grades 7-12 Hybrid
01/10/2021
On Monday Jan. 11, 2021, PreK-6 will continue remote learning while grades 7-12 will return to hybrid learning.
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School Will Remain Virtual Fri., Jan. 8, 2021
01/07/2021
All learning, Pre-K through 12, will be remote on Friday, January 8, 2021.
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Link for Virtual Board of Education Meeting
01/07/2021
We invite residents to attend tonight's BOE meeting remotely at 6:30 p.m. Please click for the link.
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Remote Learning for Thursday, January 7, 2021
01/06/2021
Galway CSD will pivot to remote learning on Thursday, January 7, 2021 to conduct contact tracing.
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Resuming Our Normal Schedule on Mon., Jan. 4, 2021
01/03/2021
Because of our low numbers, Galway CSD is resuming in-person learning for grades PK-6 and hybrid learning for grades 7-12.
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COVID Update • December 15, 2020
12/15/2020
Our contact tracing is complete. Please click to read additional important information.
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COVID Update December 14, 2020
12/13/2020
Please click to read an important message.
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COVID-19 Testing Procedures and FAQ
12/07/2020
Galway's plan for random testing plus frequently asked questions
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Important Update • NYS Cluster Action Initiative
12/02/2020
Please read implications for in-person learning should our area be designated a Yellow Zone
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Contact Tracing Complete
11/19/2020
In-person learning will resume Friday, November 20, 2020. Please click to read the update.
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COVID Update November 18, 2020
11/18/2020
Please click to read an important message.
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January Regents Exams Have Been Cancelled
11/09/2020
This cancellation applies to all Regents Examinations that had been scheduled for the January 2021 Regents Examination period.
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6th Grade Can Return to In-Person Learning
10/19/2020
Beginning October 26, 2020, 6th graders will return to campus every day!
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New End-of-Day Routine for JHE
10/02/2020
We will be sending all of our students home with their school-issued Chromebooks or iPads daily.
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Complete Virtual Remote Learning Form
08/17/2020
Procedures and Requirements for Complete Remote Virtual Instruction (CRVL)
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Class Meetings for Grades 7-12
08/05/2020
Please click for the days, times, and links
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Class Meetings for Grades 7-12
05/15/2020
Please click for the day, time, and link to your virtual Class Meeting
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A Message from Our Volleyball Team
05/01/2020
Please click to view a video message from the Varsity Volleyball Team
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Class Meetings for Grades 7-12
05/01/2020
Please click for the day, time, and link to your virtual Class Meeting
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Most Amazing Messages
04/27/2020
Joseph Henry Student Council wants to bring you some positive thoughts during these challenging times.
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Check In with Mr. Miller
04/20/2020
Learn the most up to date information regarding grading, teaching, expectations, and school activities.
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Coronavirus Update JHE April 15, 2020
04/16/2020
Please click to read a letter from Mrs. McDougall
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Tech Support for Students and Parents
04/07/2020
To help us get everyone up and running faster, please direct your technology-related questions here and include this information...
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Child Care Plans for Essential Workers
03/20/2020
Parents - are you an essential Health Care Worker or First Responder living in the district? If yes, please click and take this brief survey regarding Child Care needs.
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Update From Student Senate
03/18/2020
Please read this update from Kaylee Bagdan, President of Student Senate
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Coronavirus School Closure Update March 17, 2020
03/17/2020
Please click for information on continuity of instruction and tech support.
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Coronavirus School Closure Update March 16, 2020
03/17/2020
Please click for information and pick-up times for student devices.
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Coronavirus Update March 14, 2020
03/14/2020
Please click to read the latest information from the Superintendent.
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Coronavirus Update March 13, 2020
03/13/2020
Please click to read an important letter from the superintendent.
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Coronavirus Update March 10, 2020
03/10/2020
Please click to read an important letter from the superintendent.
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Being Proactive About Respiratory Illnesses
03/03/2020
We want to let you know the steps we are taking to prevent the potential spread of this relatively new coronavirus.
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