PVCA will follow the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) guidelines on when and where face masks/face coverings must be worn.

WHO NEEDS TO WEAR FACE MASKS/FACE COVERINGS?

• Students in grade two through grade twelve
• Employees, parents, and visitors 
• Bus students while on the bus

WHEN MUST FACE MASKS/FACE COVERINGS BE WORN?

• Entering and exiting the building
• During indoor classtime
• Walking in hallways

WHEN WILL STUDENTS BE PERMITTED TO REMOVE FACE MASKS/FACE COVERINGS?

• During designated breaks
• During lunch
• During outside classtime, socially distancing six-feet apart

Students who have a medical condition

Exempt students must:

• obtain validation from a medical doctor
• submit documentation to the school nurse and administration
• wear a face shield
• distance themselves a minimum of six feet from students wearing face masks/face coverings

It is the responsibility of the parents to provide a face mask/face covering for students. 

• Three to five washable masks are recommended
• One extra face mask/face covering should be left at school

Only in an emergency situation will the school provide a face mask/face coverings.