Public Information and Announcements

I’m writing to inform you that MSAD 54 was notified over the weekend of two positive cases of COVID-19 in the district that impacted students and staff who were in school last week, one at Mill Stream Elementary and one at Canaan Elementary school.

District nursing staff and administration worked throughout the day to confirm the positive cases and identify close contacts. All individuals having to quarantine as a result of these positive cases were contacted at some point during the day yesterday. In total 45 students and 5 staff members were asked to quarantine.

A huge 'THANK YOU’ to our extraordinary educators who have worked tirelessly with students and families to keep things moving forward, despite all of the challenges this year. We are privileged to work with such a dedicated and selfless team. May this week be as special as you all are!

I’m writing to inform you that we confirmed today that a Bloomfield Elementary School (BES) student, a staff member at Canaan Elementary School (CES) and an individual associated with the district have tested positive for COVID-19. District nursing and administrative staff contacted Maine CDC and determined that 6 staff and 16 students will need to quarantine as a result of these exposures.

I’m writing to provide you with a variety of updates, including information on COVID-19 cases in the district, important travel information for anyone who has traveled to review before returning to school, the establishment of the final day of school for students, and the recent change in Somerset County’s color designation. There’s a lot of news, and it is our hope that this letter provides you with details to help you make informed decisions for your families. Should you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call us at school.

I’m writing to inform you that MSAD 54 was notified today of a staff person from SAMS who has tested positive for COVID-19.

District nursing staff and administration worked throughout the day to confirm the positive case and identify any close contacts of the individual. Maine DOE/CDC was contacted and updated regarding the case. All individuals having to quarantine as a result of this positive case have been contacted. In total 3 additional staff members, and 65 students have been asked to quarantine.

Our nursing staff received information today indicating that we have two students who have tested positive for COVID-19 at Skowhegan Area High School. These cases resulted in 38 additional students and 7 staff being impacted and needing to quarantine.

Our MSAD 54 nursing staff have been working with the Maine DOE/CDC for each of SAHS’s recent positive cases of COVID-19. Based on this work and the information obtained, there remains no evidence of in-school transmission.

SAHS will continue with remote learning for the remainder of the week following the Red Plan Schedule: https://bit.ly/3nnCqfP

Please be advised that Skowhegan Area High School will remain in Remote Learning for the remainder of the week as a result of staffing shortages associated with the impacts of COVID-19.

All classes will continue under the RED schedule: https://bit.ly/3nnCqfP

This morning MSAD 54 nursing staff were informed of a student that tested positive for COVID-19. Although the student had not been in school for some time, four additional staff and 44 students were impacted and contacted to quarantine through this Friday or Saturday. As a result of this most recent case, we have decided to continue with rem