covid-19 updates

Fresno Diocese schools will comply with the California Department of Public Health's most recent orders for K-12 schools, issued July 12th. Contrary to some media reports, public and private school districts do not have discretion regarding adherence to or enforcement of these public health mandates. 

Until further notice, the State is requiring that all Preschool and K-12 students must wear masks indoors on school campuses. Adults in preschool and K-12 settings must also wear masks when sharing indoor spaces with students, even if vaccinated. Masks are optional outdoors for all students and staff. 

Students may wear any color masks, including those with prints or designs, so long as not scary, vulgar or otherwise inappropriate. Students are responsible for bringing their own cloth or disposable face coverings every school day. 

At this time, we do not know. We expect CDPH to review its K-12 orders in November 2021. The Fresno Diocese plans to update its guidelines consistent with any new State policies.

• Staff and students will not undergo daily temperature checks.
• Parents and other adults are allowed to enter campus and classrooms, including to volunteer with students. All adults, even if vaccinated, must wear masks while indoors. 
• Students will not have to remain in class cohorts. All grades can play together and share the playground.
• Preschool students must be walked into their classroom by an adult. We will not use the drive-through loop for Preschool drop off or pick-up.
• We do not yet know if the Diocese will require a quarantine period for students after traveling out of state. 

Please check back for additional updates.