COVID Update: Jan. 3, 2022

Dear Families: Welcome back, and happy new year … We are #GFNationSTRONG! Over the holiday break (Dec. 24-Jan. 2), thirty-six (36) new positive COVID cases – 11 (MS), 11 (HS), 7 (JH), 5 (KRS), 2 (BC) – were reported involving GFSD students or staff.  Today, nineteen (19) new positive COVID cases – 6 (MS), 7 (HS), 3 (KRS), 2 (BC), 1 (JH) – were reported …

COVID Case Updates and Current Protocols

Looking for COVID case/quarantine data or current protocols?  Click the link below to get to the Pandemic Response page for 2021-22: Pandemic Operations for 2021-22

COVID update: Jan. 6, 2022

Dear Families: Today, ten (10) new positive COVID cases – 7 (HS), 1 (MS), 2 (KRS) – were reported involving GFSD students or staff. (Detailed, cumulative school data is available on the NYS COVID Report Card here) 114 GFSD students/staff are under mandatory quarantine because of exposure to COVID as of today. 56 GFSD individuals were rapid-tested on site today.  Testing results: 55 Negative; 1 Positive Warren Co. Health Services …

Jan. 6, 2022: Updated COVID-19 quarantine guidance

Dear Families: Warren County Health Services has implemented New York’s January 4th guidelines for isolation and quarantine in COVID-19 cases. New York’s full interim guidance can be found online at: https://on.ny.gov/3HFu50Z KEY POINTS: Most isolations (you’re positive) and quarantines (you’re exposed) are decreasing to five days, as of today. You must be asymptomatic/feeling better on Day 5 to release. If you are currently …

COVID Update: Jan. 5, 2022

Dear Families: Today, seventeen (17) new positive COVID cases – 12 (HS), 2 (MS), 1 (KRS), 2 (JH) – were reported involving GFSD students or staff. (Detailed, cumulative school data is available on the NYS COVID Report Card here) 107 GFSD students/staff are under mandatory quarantine because of exposure to COVID as of today. ​ 55 GFSD individuals were rapid-tested on site today.  Testing results: 51 Negative; 4 Positive ​ …

COVID Update: Jan. 4, 2022

Dear Families: We are #GFNationSTRONG! Today, thirteen (13) new positive COVID cases – 4 (MS), 5 (HS), 1 (KRS), 3 (BC) – were reported involving GFSD students or staff. (Detailed, cumulative school data is available on the NYS COVID Report Card here) 84 GFSD students/staff are under mandatory quarantine because of exposure to COVID as of today. 110 GFSD individuals were rapid-tested on site today.  Testing results: 107 Negative; 3 Positive …

BOE Superintendent Search: Dec. 29, 2021 meeting

The Board of Education’s December 29, 2021 special meeting to discuss superintendent search parameters was live-streamed for members of the community.  The virtual meeting can be viewed below.

COVID Update: Dec. 23, 2021

Dear Families: Even during pandemic operations, GFHS freshman Jason Hall continues to raise thousands of dollars for Operation Santa Claus! Please note that the COVID update will not be sent over the holiday break. Please rest, hydrate, and exercise over break week. We are #GFNationSTRONG! Seven new positive COVID cases – 3 (KRS), 2 (MS), 1 (HS), 1 (JH) – were reported Thursday …

Freshman Jason Hall raises thousands for Operation Santa Claus

GFHS freshman Jason Hall has been recognized again for making a big difference in the lives of children in our region. Through his “Cans for Kids” bottle and can drive to benefit Operation Santa Claus, Jason has donated several thousand dollars to the non-profit that provides new clothes to children in Warren, Washington, Essex, Northern …

COVID Update: Dec. 22, 2021

Dear Families: Even during pandemic operations, the GFHS Octet caroled through the halls of the Middle School and High School today – extending a joyful, decades-old tradition! Three new positive COVID cases – 1 (MS), 1 (HS), 1 (KRS) – were reported today involving GFSD students or staff.  (Detailed, cumulative school data is available on the NYS COVID Report Card here) 68 GFSD students/staff …

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