OCSD Announces Positive COVID-19 Case, In-Person Learning To Continue

OSWEGO – Oswego City School District was informed Monday of a positive COVID-19 case for a student who last attended Fitzhugh Park Elementary School on Friday, Sept. 25, and after extensive discussion with health authorities, in-person learning will continue as planned.

The student, who will not be identified due to confidentiality and privacy, tested positive for COVID-19 on Oct. 3, Superintendent Dr. Mathis Calvin III announced to staff, parents and guardians in a letter on Monday afternoon. He said the district learned about the positive case earlier in the day from Oswego and Onondaga county health departments.

Upon learning about the positive case, health authorities and district officials immediately began to investigate and discuss the implications of this matter, which included, but was not limited to, protocols for contact tracing, Calvin added.

“Given the time that has lapsed since the student was in attendance, additional health-related factors were evaluated and considered,” Calvin said. “The district has done multiple deep cleanings in all of our schools and offices, including Fitzhugh Park Elementary School, and the health department has determined that it is safe for all of our schools to continue to provide in-person instruction.”

Officials encouraged everyone to keep an eye out for common symptoms and signs of COVID-19 include fever equal to or greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit, cough, loss of taste or smell, fatigue/feeling tired, sore throat, shortness of breath or trouble breathing, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, body aches, headache, nasal congestion and runny nose. Those experiencing symptoms should contact their primary health physician.

“Please know the District is taking every precaution to protect the health and safety of its students and employees,” Calvin said. “We will continue to closely monitor this situation and communicate updates whenever possible.”

Those with questions are encouraged to contact their child’s principal or contact the district’s COVID-19 hotline at 315-341-2050.

Calvin’s letter can be found in its entirety under the Superintendent’s News section on the district’s website, Oswego.org.

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