COVID19

COVID-19 Pandemic

If you have symptoms of respiratory illness including cough, fever and shortness of breath, please contact your health care provider. It is important to call ahead before arriving at a clinic, urgent care or emergency department to avoid potential spread. For more information, visit www.wcchd.org/COVID-19. For information on the county response to COVID-19, go to www.wilco.org/COVID-19.

Jarrell ISD Extends Facility Closure through May 1

March 31, 2020 - Today, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced an Executive Order that extends the closure of all Texas schools districts through May 1. In accordance with this directive, Jarrell ISD is extending our closure through Friday, May 1. Free Meal service for children will continue during this time.

This webpage will be updated frequently with news and information regarding the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) Pandemic and its impact on JISD.

INFORMATION ABOUT FREE MEALS FOR CHILDREN WHILE SCHOOLS REMAIN CLOSED

Read about SFE's commitment to providing meals for children in emergency situations (PDF)

Personal Prevention Measures

Based on the current information, health officials are recommending local communities and schools should take the same steps to protect against coronavirus as we take to prevent the spread of everyday illnesses like the common cold or
the flu:

Practice "social distancing," by avoiding large crowds and maintaining a space of at least six feet from other individuals.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not
available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick. If your child is sick, keep them home until they are fever-free, without taking fever-reducing medication, for 24 hours.
Stay home when you are sick.
Cover your mouth and nose with the inside of your elbow when you cough or sneeze.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. Please wash your child's jacket, backpack and water bottles regularly.

District Prevention Measures

Jarrell ISD custodians are using four professional-level cordless electrostatic hand sprayers, in addition to our medical grade cleaning supplies, to disinfect our schools, including classrooms, libraries, cafeterias and school buses.

On February 16, the district contracted with GermBlast to provide another layer of disinfection protection. Their process kills 99.999% of bacteria and viruses. GermBlast disinfects JISD facilities every three months.

While our campuses are closed, custodial crews will continue to conduct a deep clean to disinfect and sanitize all campuses and facilities.