Columbia School District will be open tomorrow, March 13th and will follow the Governor’s directive beginning Monday, March 16th.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 12, 2020
Contact: BrownT56@michigan.gov
Governor Whitmer Announces Statewide Closure of All K-12 School Buildings
School building closures will last Monday, March 16 through Sunday, April 5
LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that in order to slow the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan, she is ordering the closure of all K-12 school buildings, public, private, and boarding, to students starting Monday, March 16 until Sunday, April 5. School buildings are scheduled to reopen on Monday, April 6.
As of tonight, the number of presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in Michigan is 12.
“This is a necessary step to protect our kids, our families, and our overall public health,” said Governor Whitmer. “I am working with partners across state government to ensure educators, parents, and students have the support they need during this time, and to ensure our children who rely on school for meals have access to food. I know this will be a tough time, but we’re doing this to keep the most people we can safe. I urge everyone to make smart choices during this time and to do everything they can to protect themselves and their families.”
“Closing our K-12 school buildings is the responsible choice that will minimize the risk of exposure for children, educators, and families and mitigate the spread of coronavirus,” said Michigan State Superintendent Michael Rice. “The Department of Education will continue to work closely with our partners in state government to help our students and educators in each school district get through this time. This is about protecting the most people in Michigan.”
Governors across the country, including Mike DeWine (R-OH), Andy Beshear (D-KY), and Larry Hogan (R-MD), have taken similar steps to close schools and ensure the protection of children and families in their states.
“Closing our school buildings is the smart thing and the right thing to do for the public’s health,” said Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Chief Deputy for Health and Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun. “These actions will help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Michigan. I will continue to work with Governor Whitmer and our four COVID-19 task forces to ensure we protect our children, our families, and our communities.”
Patients with confirmed infection have reportedly had mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of:
Fever
Cough
Shortness of breath
The best prevention for viruses, such as influenza, the common cold or COVID-19 is to:
Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for 20 seconds. If not available, use hand sanitizer.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or upper sleeve when coughing or sneezing.
Avoid contact with people who are sick.
If you are sick, stay home, and avoid contact with others.
Information around this outbreak is changing rapidly. The latest information is available at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus and CDC.gov/Coronavirus.
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Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Interim Recommendations for COVID-19 Community Mitigation Strategies March 11, 2020 may be found at: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/coronavirus/MDHHS_Interim_Recommendations_for_COVID-19_final_683589_7.pdf
This comes from the State of Michigan:
Michiganders have been preparing for COVID-19 for weeks, and all individuals should continue to take the following basic personal-hygiene measures to prevent the spread of the virus:
• wash your hands often with soap and water or use hand sanitizer;
• avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands;
• cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing;
• avoid handshakes;
• avoid contact with sick people who are sick; and
• stay home when you are sick.
For more information: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/coronavirus/MDHHS_Interim_Recommendations_for_COVID-19_final_683589_7.pdf
To address health care concerns regarding large gatherings, the Columbia Elementary Kindergarten Round Up has been postponed until Thursday, April 23 from 5:30 to 7 pm and April 24th, from 1:15 to 2:15 pm.
The MHSAA is limiting the attendance for the Columbia Central Boys Basketball game on Friday. Each school will be allowed no more than fifty (50) individuals, which will only include parents/legal guardians and essential administrators. No Columbia spectators can attend.
The MHSAA is limiting the attendance for the Byron vs Michigan Center game. Each competing school will be allowed no more than fifty (50) individuals, which will only include parents/legal guardians and essential administrators. No Columbia people will be allowed to attend.
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Columbia Options will be hosting a Prom Closet. Donate prom dresses, shoes, or jewelry call 5175299400. We are also collecting suits.
A huge thank you to Michelle Richards and her students for donating 230 dresses for our cause!
Michelle Richards, an Assistant Professor of Law at Detroit Mercy Law School and some of her first year law students came to COHS today and walked through a unique interactive law school simulation with our students.
If you have a child who is turning 4 by Sept. 1, 2020, you are invited to apply for GSRP. It is a full day Preschool program that meets every M-Th. Preschool begins on 9/14. https://www.childplus.net/apply/en-us/E5063C53EC7CA8BEB19821A5C356150D/964406E5FB942
Kindergarten Round Up is coming up! Come tour and visit Columbia Elementary School on March 19th from 5:30 pm to 7 pm!
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Columbia Youth Spring Soccer ages 4 - 13 is only $30 if you register today, but will go up to $40 after tomorrow. Registration link can be found online at www.myeagles.org or on the Columbia Youth Soccer facebook page. Questions? Call Courtney Toteff at Columbia Fitness Center.
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Congratulations to Aiden Adams for making 2nd team LCAA in basketball. Caleb Shay and Sam Lyke for making the honorable mention team.💛💙🦅