CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Positive cases at Blackhawk send 23 students into quarantine

More than half of these quarantines were preventable. A student attended school for one day and was sent home with COVID symptoms. Had that not happened, 12 quarantined students would still be attending school without interruption.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Two cases produced no close contacts last week

Through three weeks, the District's layered mitigation efforts are proving successful at keeping COVID from spreading in its schools.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Week 2 brings one confirmed case, as well as new mask and vaccine mandates from the Governor

Masks must be worn in all indoor settings starting August 30, and all educational employees must provide proof of their COVID vaccination or submit to weekly COVID testing starting September 5.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: School year starts with no new COVID cases

No new COVID diagnoses among BSD2 staff and students were reported to the District during the first week of the 2021-2022 school year. Help us continue this safe start to the school year. Stay home when you are sick, wash your hands, watch your distance, and ALWAYS wear a mask when you are in a BSD2 school.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Mask-wearing in schools will continue

Mask-wearing is still the norm in all Illinois schools. Please continue to follow District 2’s current practices. Students and staff should wear masks except during meals and outdoor mask breaks.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Positive diagnosis at Tioga produces five close contacts

A Tioga student tested positive for COVID and will remain away from the District until meeting requirements set by the state and county health departments. There were five close contacts in the classroom. They will remain in quarantine following health department guidance.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Positive case at Blackhawk produces one close contact

A student from Blackhawk Middle School tested positive for COVID last Thursday, and will remain away from the District until meeting requirements set by the state and county health departments. There was one close contact who will remain in quarantine.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Tioga student tests positive, but no close contacts

A Tioga student tested positive for COVID last week, and will remain away from the District until meeting requirements set by the state and county health departments. The student was last in attendance on Wednesday, April 21. There were no close contacts.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Two new confirmed cases among students

A student from Blackhawk and a student from Johnson both tested positive for COVID this week. There were no close contacts, and the students will remain away from the District until meeting requirements set by the state and county health departments.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Two new cases at Blackhawk

A staff member at Blackhawk Middle School tested positive for COVID on April 23. One close contact was identified in the District. Also, a student at Blackhawk tested positive for COVID on April 23. There were no close contacts in the District.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: BMS student diagnosed this week

A BMS student was diagnosed with COVID this week, and will remain away from the District until meeting requirements set by the state and county health departments. This student was not at school on any day that they might have been contagious, so no one at the school has been quarantined due to possible exposure.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: COVID case at Tioga School’s Head Start program

One COVID case occurred this week involving a staff person at Tioga School’s Head Start program.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Two COVID cases occurred recently in the District

Everyone, please maintain COVID precautions like distancing and mask-wearing. The pandemic’s end is perhaps in sight, but it’s not here yet. If you have symptoms, or are in contact with someone with symptoms, check our guide for when to stay home with illness.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Vaccinated staff member tests positive

Even vaccinated individuals can test positive for COVID. This is a normal occurrence with vaccines. It’s uncommon, but it does happen. The individual will remain away from the District until meeting requirements set by the state and county health departments. No one else in the District is affected. There are no close contacts.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Second student reports confirmed diagnosis, but no close contacts

A student from W.A. Johnson School was diagnosed with COVID this week, and will remain away from the District until meeting requirements set by the state and county health departments. This student was not in the school on any day that s/he might have been contagious. As a result, no one at the school has been quarantined due to possible exposure.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Vaccinations, updated safety guidelines, and a new confirmed case

A District contractor who always works off-site was diagnosed with COVID last week, and will remain away from the District until meeting requirements set by the state and county health departments. There were no close contacts in the District.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Two confirmed cases among staff

Two staff members were diagnosed with COVID this week. One works at W.A. Johnson School and one at Tioga School. Both will remain away from the District until meeting requirements set by the state and county health departments. There was one close contact at Johnson.

COVID-19 VACCINE: As inoculations continue, here are key points to consider

More than 70 percent of BSD2 staff have received two doses of the Pfizer vaccine. But, with that said, we must still be vigilant with our safety practices.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: District reports first confirmed case and close contacts among students

A Johnson student was diagnosed with COVID over the weekend, and will remain home until cleared by the DuPage County Health Department. Two other students from that student’s afternoon bus were close contacts, and they will also stay home. No one from the classrooms at W.A. Johnson School or from the morning bus was a close contact.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Contractor is District's first case in two and a half weeks

A contractor for the District was diagnosed with COVID this week. This contractor was outdoors and alone for most of the two days he/she worked in the District before being tested, and will remain away from the District until meeting requirements set by the state and county health departments. There were no close contacts in the District.