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Onteora Central School District

is an equitable learning community cultivating health, knowledge, skills, and values for productive global citizenship.

2021-2022 School Year

Superintendent Letters

Superintendent's Letter March 2, 2022 - New guidance From the State

Superintendent's Letter February 28, 2022 - Masks Optional

Superintendent's Letter January 21, 2022 - Test To Stay Program Test To Stay Protocols

Superintendent's Letter January 14, 2022 - Return to in-person learning

Superintendent's Letter January 11, 2022 - Going Remote

Superintendent's Letter January 6, 2021 - In-person learning

Superintendent's Letter December 31, 2021 - Coming Back to School January 3rd

Superintendent's Letter December 23, 2021 - COVID testing kits available during the break and free COVID testing event at Onteora High School January 9, 2022

Superintendent's Letter December 23, 2021 - free COVID testing event at Onteora High School January 9, 2022

Superintendent's Letter December 20, 2021 - free COVID testing at Woodstock Apothecary for staff and students to return to school

Superintendent's Letter December 20, 2021 - Test Kits for Students

Superintendent's Letter December 16, 2021 - Changes in COVID 19 Protocol

Superintendent's Letter December 6, 2021 - Reminder to Register Your Child(ren) for Screening of COVID

Superintendent's Letter November 23, 2021 - All students take Chromebooks home

Superintendent's Letter October 20, 2021 - Looking for Parent Permission to Test Students

Superintendent's Letter September 3, 2021 - Updated Information

Superintendent's Letter August 23, 2021 - Reopening

Superintendent's Letter August 6, 2021 - About the 2021-2022 School Year

Confirmed COVID Cases in the District

2021-2022 Reopening Plan

COVID Forums

The COVID Forums take place twice a month, beginning again on August 10, 2021. These forums provide an opportunity to participate in a conversation with the Board of Education and the Superintendent on this important topic.

Date	Video Link	Presentation	Questions & Answers
August 10, 2021	August 10 Video	August 10 Presentation	See Q & A Document from August 10
August 24, 2021	August 24 Video	August 24 Presentation	See Q & A Document from August 24
August 31, 2021	August 31 Video	August 31 Presentation	See Q & A Document from August 31
September 21, 2021	September 21 Video	September 21 Presentation	See Q & A Document from September 21
October 5, 2021	October 5 Video	October 5 Presentation	See Q & A Document from October 5
October 19, 2021	October 19 Video	October 19 Presentation	See Q & A Document from October 19
November 16, 2021	November 16 Video	November 16 Presentation	See Q & A Document from November 16
November 30, 2021	November 30 Video	November 30 Presentation	See Q & A Document from November 30
December 14, 2021	December 14 Video	December 14 Presentation	See Q & A Document from December 14
January 4, 2022	January 4 Video	January 4 Presentation	See Q & A Document from January 4
January 18, 2022	January 18 Video	January 18 Presentation	See Q & A Document from January 18
March 1, 2022	March 1 Video	March 1 Presentation	See Q & A Document from March 1
March 29, 2022	March 29 Video	March 29 Presentation	See Q & A from March 29
April 26, 2022	April 26 Video	April 26 Presentation	No Q & A from April 26
May 31, 2022	May 31 Video	May 31 Presentation	No Q & A from May 31

Confirmed COVID Cases in the District

Information

COVID Testing Sites/Vaccination Clinic			Informative Letters/Information
Woodstock Apothecary New Testing Hours for Onteora: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00 - 5:30 Saturday 10:30 - 5:30 Ulster County Department of Health Vaccination Clinics Ulster County Department of Health Booster Shots Clinics Ulster County Department of Health Vaccinations for Children 5-12 Ulster County COVID Testing Sites Staff Testing at Onteora: PLEASE REGISTER: Register with Testing Company Tuesdays from 7:30 - 10:30 for MS/HS & Bennett at HS Wednesdays from 1:30 -2:30 at Phoenicia Wednesdays from 1:30 -2:15 at Woodstock Student Testing at Onteora: Please register in 2 places PLEASE REGISTER: Register with Testing Company PLEASE REGISTER: Register with Onteora Wednesdays from 1:30 - 2:30 at Phoenicia Wednesdays from 1:30 - 2:15 at Woodstock Thursdays from 7:45 - 8:30 at the MS/HS Thursdays 8:45 - 9:30 at Bennett			Guidance for Classroom Instruction from NY Department of Health What to do if You Test Positive with an At-Home Rapid COVID Test
Emergency One Kingston Location Diagnostic testing: PCR and rapid 845-338-5600 Walk in Bring insurance card	SUNY New Paltz College Terrace Building 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz Monday _ Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm 225 Appointments & 50 walk-ins Daily Free PCR Testing For Appointments: bit.ly/StateTestSitenp		Quarantine Guidelines Updated December 14, 2021
Rite Aid 351 Flatbush Ave, Kingston Diagnostic testing: PCR 845-340-0664 M-F 10a-8p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 10a-4p Must schedule appointment online	Nuvance Health / Kingston Multispecialty / Urgent Care Hudson Valley Mall in the former Macy’s Location Diagnostic testing: PCR 845-443-8740 7 days a week, 8am-8pm For symptomatic individuals only		Guidance for Students Who Have Signs or Symptoms After COVID-19 Vaccination
Ellenville Hospital 10 Healthy Way, Ellenville Diagnostic testing: PCR (symptomatic are done by drive thru) 845-647-6400 x269, call for an appointment: fax 845-647-4039 M-F 10a-12p by appointment for diagnostic test with doctors order	Grand Street / WMC Health 27 Grand Street in Kingston Diagnostic testing: Rapid (antigen) and PCR 845-303-2730 or 914-202-4530 for COVID call center Make appointment online: WMChealth.org		Quarantine Guidelines
First Care Medical 222 Route 299, Highland Diagnostic testing: PCR 845-691-3627 ext. 4 Call for appointment; virtual visit done first, fee $89 without insurance. Test done 1pm-2pm in parking lot	CVS Visit website for locations: CVS.com Diagnostic testing: PCR 845-336-5955 Must schedule appointment online: Walgreens.com No Fee		Next Steps if your Child was Asked to Stay or Go Home
Rosendale Urgent Care 1089 Route 32, Rosendale Diagnostic testing: rapid (antigen) test only 845-658-2215 Call for appointment	Walgreens 3732 US Highway, Rte 9W, Highland Diagnostic testing: PCR 845-691-8246 Schedule appointment online: Walgreens.com		COVID School Decision Flow Chart
Children’s Medical Group 63 Hurley Ave., Kingston Established patients only 845-452-1700 Call for appointment; doctor visit done first. Fees apply if uninsured	Caremount 6734 Route 9 in Rhinebeck & Rt. 9W, Lake Katrine for symptomatic individuals Walk - in Diagnostic testing: PCR 844-484-6564 Fee: insurance		Contact Tracing
Albany Medical Center Urgent Care 2976 Route 9W, Saugerties Symptomatic only No rapid testing No appointment needed	Village Apothecary Visit website for appointment: drnealsmoller.com Fee only $125; do not take insurance		September 20, 2021 Letter about student symptoms and quarantining

Confirmed COVID Cases in the District

State COVID Funds