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COVID-19 Testing & Vaccination

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NO INDIVIDUAL SHOULD COME TO SCHOOL ILL.

Signs and Symptoms of COVID-19 based on CDC and NJDOH Guidance: Fever (100૦ F or greater); chills; new or worsening cough; shortness of breath or difficulty breathing; fatigue; muscle or body aches; headache; new loss of taste or smell; sore throat; congestion or runny nose; nausea or vomiting; diarrhea.

Access to Laboratory COVID-19 Testing and When to Test: Expand

In addition to testing information posted below, please see additional offerings by the state/county:

  • Rapid home test: NJDOH is offering (August 2022) free home tests per address: Get free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests
  • PCR Vault Test: NJ provides free PCR vault testing as well: No-Cost Covid Testing For All New Jersey Residents
    • This is the PCR test also offered at the Essex County Site, video-monitored by a healthcare professional.

Individuals with COVID-compatible symptoms (See Section 10) are encouraged to get a home (Rapid) or laboratory test (Rapid or PCR) and consult their Health Care Providers. The DOH recommends that a home test be followed up by a laboratory test.

Parents may make testing and masking decisions for themselves and their children - in school and out in the community -  understanding that they and their children could be exposed to COVID at any time.

MediStation: Weekly Covid Testing Expand

The District is no longer offering onsite COVID-19 testing at the Board of Education Administration Building.  

Important Details:

  • For information on alternate MediStation COVID 19 testing sites visit:  https://themedicentral.com
  • For those without health insurance please see the Essex County COVID and Testing and Vaccination Locations  Essex County COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Locations  as well as Federally Qualified Health Care Center information   Primary Care and Rural Health | Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) 
  • Masks are optional when in District and school facilities.

 

Essex County Covid-19 Testing & Vaccination Locations (see flyer below) Expand
  • Click the link to find other testing and vaccination sites in Essex County: Essexcovid.org - New schedule beginning on November 28 (see flyer below)
  • Find Testing Locations:  https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/testing and enter in your zip code
  • Essex County COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Locations for mega sites that are open for walk - ins.
    • Consult your Health Care Provider
    • Consult your local health department [SO (973) 378-7715 x7710 or MA (973) 762-8120 x4400]
    • Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)  https://www.nj.gov/health/fhs/primarycare/fqhc
      COVID-19 testing is free of charge at FQHCs regardless if you have insurance or not
  • For information on alternate MediStation COVID 19 testing sites visit:  https://themedistation.com/service/drive-up-covid-testing/
vaccination site hours - as of november 28

South Orange-Maplewood School District

South Orange-Maplewood School District

Address & Contact Info

525 Academy Street
Maplewood, NJ 07040

Main Office: (973) 762-5600

District Title IX Information

Dr. Kevin Gilbert
Asst., Supt., Access & Equity
District Title IX Coordinator
525 Academy Street
Maplewood, NJ 07040
e: kgilbert@somsd.k12.nj.us
p: (973) 762 - 5600 ext. 1859

Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB)

Dr. Kevin Gilbert
Asst., Supt., Access & Equity
District HIB Coordinator
e: kgilbert@somsd.k12.nj.us
p: (973) 762 - 5600 ext. 1859

Ms. Robin Curry
Confidential Secretary to the Asst. Supt., Access & Equity
e: rcurry@somsd.k12.nj.us
p: (973) 762 - 5600 ext. 1822

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