Due to the “Proclamation of Existence of a Local Emergency” for Cherokee County declared August 26, 2021, Cherokee County Schools will amend the current mask/face cover procedures for indoor activities. Currently, none of our schools have met the 10% quarantine threshold to require face covers. However, in an effort to cooperate with our local government and EMA to mitigate the spread of COVID in our schools and our community, we will amend our face cover requirement as follows:

• Beginning Monday, August 30, 2021, Cherokee County Schools will require face covers for all persons for all indoor activities. Face covers may be removed for meals and physical exercise.
• This face cover requirement will continue through September 25, 2021 to coincide with the current “Proclamation of Existence of a Local Emergency” for Cherokee County.
• Cherokee County Schools remain committed to providing in-person learning for our students in a safe environment.
• Social distancing will continue to be a priority and all other COVID mitigation strategies will remain in place for all Cherokee County Schools. These strategies include, but are not limited to, staggered class changes, modified lunch and break schedules, limited campus visitors, limited field trips, and modified assemblies.
• Everyone is encouraged to continue to follow CDC and ADPH guidelines by keeping yourselves socially distanced as much as possible, washing hands often, getting vaccinated, and avoiding crowds and poorly ventilated indoor spaces.
• Cherokee County Schools will continue to monitor the data, communicate with our local EMA and government officials, and adjust procedures accordingly.

Please remember that students who are COVID positive, or showing symptoms of COVID, should not attend school. Notify your school nurse of any COVID-related absences. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us provide a safe learning environment.