COVID-19 Information
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Elmwood Franklin School will continue to focus on delivering its educational program with the same excellence and forward thinking that has been the hallmark of the school for 125 years.
We remain committed to in-person learning at Elmwood Franklin and continue to work closely with our medical partners on the Healthy Environment and Routines team and leverage the latest guidance from the CDC and the NYS and Erie County health departments to create a safe and healthy environment for our community.
We will continually reassess and make adjustments to protect the health and safety of our community. Any changes will be communicated with our families.
We remain committed to in-person learning at Elmwood Franklin and continue to work closely with our medical partners on the Healthy Environment and Routines team and leverage the latest guidance from the CDC and the NYS and Erie County health departments to create a safe and healthy environment for our community.
We will continually reassess and make adjustments to protect the health and safety of our community. Any changes will be communicated with our families.
Erie County Testing Information for Students and Staff
Contact the Erie County Department of Health:
Additional free testing information is available online at https://www2.erie.gov/health/index.php?q=covid-19-testing-information.
Contact the Erie County Department of Health:
- Call 716-858-2929 to schedule an appointment
- All testing is provided free of charge
- Available to Erie County residents only
- No insurance information is requested or required
Additional free testing information is available online at https://www2.erie.gov/health/index.php?q=covid-19-testing-information.
Masks
Masks are optional indoors and outdoors for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors.
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Athletics
Spectators are welcome on campus for games
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Visitors
Parents and visitors are welcome.
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Dining
Our dining room lunch service has resumed for students in grades 1-8.
Prep students receive a boxed lunch with the choice of the hot entree, assorted sandwich options, and sides daily. |
Remote Learning
Remote learning will be available for quarantine situations or other long-term medical circumstances as arranged by the Division Heads.
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Screening
In combination with our protocols and guidelines for the coming year, and as an added layer of protection to monitor the spread of COVID-19, the school will provide COVID screening testing.
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COVID Exposure and Quarantine Policies
Students, parents, and faculty/staff will be required to report a confirmed COVID diagnosis or confirmed COVID exposure confidentially to the school nurse, Patty Cody, immediately upon notification. Patty and the Division Heads will provide guidance throughout recovery and assist with school reentry.
Test to Stay and Early Return Guidance
Download Test to Stay and Early Return Guidance At A Glance
Students, parents, and faculty/staff will be required to report a confirmed COVID diagnosis or confirmed COVID exposure confidentially to the school nurse, Patty Cody, immediately upon notification. Patty and the Division Heads will provide guidance throughout recovery and assist with school reentry.
Test to Stay and Early Return Guidance
Download Test to Stay and Early Return Guidance At A Glance