COVID-19 Information
The School Board voted on March 14 to follow the CDC recommendations regarding masking in our schools. This means Austin Public Schools will no longer recommend universal indoor mask-wearing in our schools and early education settings in areas with a low or medium COVID-19 Community Level.
COVID-19 Community Levels are a new tool to help communities decide what prevention steps to take based on the latest data. Levels can be low, medium, or high and are determined by looking at the number of hospital beds being used, hospital admissions, and new COVID-19 cases in an area.
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Note: People may choose to mask at any time. People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask. If you are immunocompromised, learn more about how to protect yourself.
CDC Quarantine and Isolation Information Site
The safety of our students and staff is our priority. We will provide updates and resources in an effort to help families reduce the risk in their home and community.
We are closely monitoring updates, as guidance is changing frequently due to local and global developments.
Frequently Asked Questions & Reminders
- District Reminders
- What face coverings are acceptable?
- Can I wear a face shield in place of a mask?
- What happens if my student tests positive?
- Will my student be required or able to complete work at home if they are quarantined?
- What should I or my student do if exposed to COVID-19 and not up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations?
- WHAT SHOULD I OR MY STUDENT DO IF EXPOSED TO COVID-19 AND ARE UP-TO-DATE ON COVID-19 VACCINATIONS?
- WHAT SHOULD I OR MY STUDENT DO IF EXPOSED TO COVID-19 AND HAD CONFIRMED COVID-19 WITHIN THE PAST 90 DAYS?
- How will the stage of a building or the district impact extracurricular activities/ athletics?
- Can my child receive a COVID-19 vaccine?
- Where can I get more information about vaccination for students?
- What is COVID-19?
- What is the Austin Public School District doing about COVID-19?
- Will school be closed or activities cancelled due to COVID-19?
- Will Kids Korner run should schools be closed due to COVID-19?
- What actions should we take to protect our family?
- Are there resources for parents to talk with their children about COVID-19?
- How does the Austin Public School District stay up to date about COVID-19?
- How Do I Find the Vaccine?
- What about immunocompromised individuals?
District Reminders
What face coverings are acceptable?
Can I wear a face shield in place of a mask?
What happens if my student tests positive?
Will my student be required or able to complete work at home if they are quarantined?
What should I or my student do if exposed to COVID-19 and not up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations?
WHAT SHOULD I OR MY STUDENT DO IF EXPOSED TO COVID-19 AND ARE UP-TO-DATE ON COVID-19 VACCINATIONS?
WHAT SHOULD I OR MY STUDENT DO IF EXPOSED TO COVID-19 AND HAD CONFIRMED COVID-19 WITHIN THE PAST 90 DAYS?
How will the stage of a building or the district impact extracurricular activities/ athletics?
Can my child receive a COVID-19 vaccine?
Where can I get more information about vaccination for students?
What is COVID-19?
What is the Austin Public School District doing about COVID-19?
Will school be closed or activities cancelled due to COVID-19?
Will Kids Korner run should schools be closed due to COVID-19?
What actions should we take to protect our family?
Are there resources for parents to talk with their children about COVID-19?
How does the Austin Public School District stay up to date about COVID-19?
How Do I Find the Vaccine?
What about immunocompromised individuals?
District COVID Team Members
Dr. Joey Page
Austin Public Schools
John Alberts
Austin Public Schools
Michelle Baker
Austin Public Schools
Chris Weis
Mower County
Crystal Peterson
Mower County
Jayne Gibson
Austin Aspires
Katie Baskin
Austin Public Schools
Robin Garcia
Austin Public Schools
Steve King
City of Austin
Dave McKichan
City of Austin
Andrew Adams
Austin Public Schools
Sheri Willrodt
Austin Public Schools
Corey Haugen
Austin Public Schools
Jennifer Lawhead
Austin Public Schools
Allison Gunderson
Austin Public Schools
Lisa Quednow
Austin Public Schools
Angie Goetz
Austin Public Schools
Shaylie Meyer
Austin Public Schools
Monica Halvorsen
Austin Public Schools
Kathy Green
Austin Public Schools
Peggy Young
Austin Public Schools
Tom Compton
Austin Public Schools
Eric Kossoris
Austin Public Schools
Blake Henely
Austin Public Schools
District COVID Documents
APS District COVID Coordinator
Michelle Baker
michelle.baker@austin.k12.mn.us
507-460-1911
Health Resources
With information changing daily, we encourage families to stay up to date on information regarding COVID-19 and protect yourself and the community.
For more information, please visit:
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
Mower County Health & Human Services (MCHHS)
Additional Resources
United Way of Mower County COVID-19 Response and Resource Information
MDH Materials and Resources on COVID-19
MDH Coronavirus Basics
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MDH Coronavirus Basics
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