Our goal is to create spaces that are safe and function well for our staff and students. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been modifications to our physical spaces, day-to-day operations, meal service and transportation.

Please read our Pandemic Response Plan for more information and details that were sent at the beginning of the 2020/21 school year (September 2020). 

Details and procedures will continue evolve as guidance from the Minnesota Department of Education adjusts the current state.

Elementary IHD Program

Updates were recently made to students in the elementary IHD program for in-person learning (January/February 2021 transition). 

COVID-19 Procedures & Protocol: What to Expect and What’s Changed

• Click on the above link to view an important summary of elementary IHD staff/student updates to:
• Face masks/coverings, social distancing, transportation and meal procedures 
• Staff COVID-19 testing and general elementary COVID-19 communication
• Close contact quarantine period
• Please note that transportation/buses will follow a two-thirds capacity limit, when possible.

Secondary IHD Program

Updates were recently made to students in the secondary IHD program during the February 16th transition back to hybrid learning.

COVID-19 Procedures & Protocol: What to Expect and What’s Changed

• Click on the above link to view an important summary of elementary IHD staff/student updates to:
• Face masks/coverings, social distancing, transportation and meal procedures 
• Staff COVID-19 testing and general elementary COVID-19 communication
• Close contact quarantine period

Hacer COVID-19: Phone number. 651-304-6154, Bilingual Spanish and English

Face masks/coverings are required for students whenever indoors in all district buildings/facilities except where noted under "not required" in the below information sheet.  A face mask/covering is also required when moving throughout the building – including hallways, communal spaces and public spaces and on all district-provided transportation.

Students who cannot tolerate a face covering due to developmental, medical or behavioral health condition may be exempt from wearing a face covering and must wear a face shield instead.

An exemption form, which can be obtained from your home school administration, must be signed by a parent/guardian and a medical authority. A medical authority includes a medical doctor, psychiatrist, clinical psychologist, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner.

Staff face covering/mask information can be found in the below information sheet.