* Last Updated September 20, 2022

Sampson County Schools will use this webpage to provide information for students, parents, employees, and the community about COVID-19 and the operation of schools as it relates to the ongoing pandemic.  This page will be updated regularly as new information becomes available.

Parents who have questions about COVID-19 should contact their child’s school.  Employees who have questions should contact their director/supervisor.

■ Face coverings/masks are optional but in the following situations, they are mandatory:
    1. Symptomatic persons waiting to leave
     2. Through day 10 after testing positive (Symptomatic-10 days after symptom onset. Asymptomatic-10 days after test date.) *Unless a mask exemption applies
     3. Through day 10 for symptomatic individuals that have not been tested nor visited a  healthcare provider   *Unless a mask exemption applies
     4. Per NC Governor's Executive Order 209, face coverings should not be placed on anyone who has trouble breathing or is unconscious, incapacitated, or unable to remove a mask without assistance, or anyone who cannot tolerate           a covering due to developmental, medical, or behavioral health needs.

Questions and Answers

■ What happens when there is a confirmed case?
When there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 among students and employees, Sampson County Schools will report the confirmed case to the local health department. The school will provide the end date of wearing a mask and the date for returning to work or school. Parents and employees are encouraged to review the procedures outlined by the CDC here.

■ What do students and staff do when they are confirmed COVID-19 positive?
When a student is away from school because they are COVID-19 positive, they will have coursework/assignments available in Google classroom and or paper copies (if needed by a student).

■ What else is going on?
Students and employees will be reminded to wash their hands frequently and stay home if they are sick.