The Nixa School District is letting parents and students know about a person who has tested positive for COVID-19.
That individual attended graduation at JQH Arena in Springfield, as well as numerous graduation parties in Nixa and Ozark.
Health leaders say the risk for exposure was limited at graduation, but unknown at the parties.
Due to privacy laws, the school can’t say if the person is a student, employee, or a community member.
Here’s a copy of the letter sent by the district:
Dear Nixa Public Schools parents, guardians, students, community members, and staff,
Out of an abundance of caution we are providing you with the following information:
We have learned from the Christian County Health Department (CCHD) that a person attending graduation at JQH Arena and numerous graduation parties in Nixa and Ozark has tested positive for COVID-19.
Nixa Schools has consulted with CCHD and based on the information available we have determined together that there was limited exposure at graduation. However, it is unknown the exposure at the various graduation parties.
Any individual testing positive will not be allowed to return to school or school activities until all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requirements have been met. Due to health privacy laws, we are unable to release the name of the individual or confirm if that person is a student, staff member, or member of the community.
Nixa Schools will continue to work closely with Christian County Health Department to determine any individuals that may need to self-quarantine. The CCHD will notify those who have been identified as a direct contact.
Below are resources for information:
- If you are sick or think you are sick (CDC)
- What to do if you think you have been exposed to COVID-19
- Preventing getting sick
- Testing information
- Local testing locations
If you have any questions, you will need to contact Nixa Public Schools at (417) 414-0558 or Christian County Health Department at 417-581-7285.
Sincerely,
Nixa Public Schools Health Services Team
