DCS Response to COVID-19

The Department of Catholic Schools is watching the CDC and Oregon Health Authority closely.  At this time we are canceling all non-essential school-based activities and event gatherings of more than 50 people effective Thursday, March 12.  This includes the suspension of off-campus field trips, fundraising events, and parent meetings.  Please continue teaching students proper hand-washing and safe social distancing. 

It is recommended at this time that if someone at your school is identified with coronavirus, the school should be shut down for deep cleaning and disinfecting by an approved company under the guidance of local health authorities.  If there is not a case at your school, continue with vigilant cleaning by current staff and process. 

As a reminder, the Archdiocese of Portland created a webpage consisting of the documents that have been sent out to parishes, school staff, clergy, and laity…as well as helpful links for more information.  Please continue to refer to this page: https://archdpdx.org/public-health-concerns.  The Archbishop will send out information to the community later today.
 
The Department of Catholic Schools will continue to update you as needed in this unusual circumstance.