COVID-19 - North Kansas City School District

COVID-19 Information

Students or staff who test positive for COVID-19 should follow the advice of their medical provider and guidance from their local health department and/or the CDC. As a reminder, per district policy, all individuals are required to be free of fever, vomiting and diarrhea without the use of medication for 24 hours before returning to school.

The choice to wear a mask is an individual decision. This option is one that should be respected based on guidance, circumstance and conviction, and tolerance for this personal choice is critically important for both students and staff.

Communication

Multiple public health agencies in our region, including the state of Missouri, now view COVID-19 as endemic. This simply means that like the flu, we can expect it to be a common illness regularly found in our communities. In accordance with Board policy EBB on communicable diseases, North Kansas City Schools’ health protocols are guided by local health officials’ recommendations.

Staff and families will no longer receive communication about each COVID-19 case in their school or classroom beginning in June 2022. North Kansas City Schools will continue to work closely with our local health departments to monitor the health and well-being of our school community. We appreciate their partnership, as well as the support of our students, staff and families as we have navigated changing guidance over these two years.

Testing

Clay County Public Health Center maintains an updated list of testing providers across our area. Many testing opportunities are provided at no cost to district residents. Visit their website to see available resources and learn more.

Vaccination Opportunities

Based on the advice of national and local health professionals, we are recommending that all eligible individuals consider receiving the COVID-19 vaccination. We recognize that vaccination is a personal decision to be made by each family individually for their children.

Clay County Public Health Center

Vaccine appointments are available for anyone 6 months and older at the Health Center at 800 Haines Drive in Liberty, MO. You do not have to live in Clay County or Missouri to be eligible.

When scheduling, make sure to use your legal name as seen on your ID (not a nickname). Remember to bring a picture ID to your appointment. Be sure to fill out all fields, including your date of birth. Patients 5-17 years old must bring a parent or guardian to their appointment.

Visit the CCPHC website for more information and call (816) 595-4355 to schedule an appointment.

Kansas City, Missouri Health Department

Missouri Vaccine Finder

Missouri offers an online Vaccine Finder to help you locate COVID-19 vaccination providers. Click here to find a vaccination event. You will be prompted to enter your ZIP Code for events in your area.

Your local Walmart, Hy-Vee, SunFresh, Walgreens, CVS or other pharmacy may offer vaccination appointments and/or walk-ins. To find the latest information on vaccine providers such as hospitals, pharmacies, and health centers, you can visit Clay County Public Health Center's page, Where to Get Vaccinated. Your primary doctor may also be able to provide the COVID-19 vaccine to you.

Why Consider Vaccination?

Further Resources

This page will continue to be updated as necessary with important information and any additional details. Questions and concerns can be directed to the district's Let's Talk site.

North Kansas City Schools works closely with our local health partners at Clay County Public Health and the Kansas City, Missouri Health Department to serve our community.

Information regarding COVID-19 in Missouri is available from the Missouri Department of Health and Human Services. Resources are also available from Clay County Public Health Center and the Kansas City, Missouri Health Department.

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