HAMILTON CCSD #328
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The Hancock County Health Department received notification that an individual within Hamilton Elementary School has received a lab-confirmed positive COVID-19 test result. This individual was at school on September 22 and 23, 2020. The Hancock County Health Department has worked closely with the school district to ensure that all guidelines have been followed. Hamilton CCSD #328 has and will continue to follow the recommended CDC guidelines to clean and disinfect the school. The Hancock County Health Department and Hamilton CCSD #328 are sharing this information to provide education, ease uncertainty and suppress rumors. Rest assured that the school district is working very closely with the Hancock County Health Department to reduce the risk of additional transmission. The health department has conducted contact tracing and identified those who were in close contact with the individual. These individuals have been provided quarantine guidance. All other students, teachers and staff that were not identified as close contacts are designated as low-risk exposures and are asked to monitor for symptoms. If symptoms begin, it is recommended that individuals contact their healthcare provider to determine if a COVID-19 test is necessary. Symptoms reported among patients with COVID-19 include mild to severe respiratory illness with fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of sense of taste and or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting and diarrhea. The Hancock County Health Department strongly urges people to take COVID-19 seriously. It is everyone’s responsibility to help reduce the spread of illness. People should cover their cough or sneeze, wash hands with soap and warm water and stay home if they are ill. In addition, face coverings should be worn in public when a distance of at least 6 feet from other persons cannot be maintained. If additional positive cases are confirmed within the school district, parents and guardians will be contacted. If you have any additional questions, please contact the Hancock County Health Department at 217-357-2171 or Hamilton CCSD #328 at 866-332-3880.
Starting Monday, September 28, we will providing a no cost breakfast, daily, to any student who would like to have one. This offer is available to all students regardless of whether they qualify for free/reduced lunch or not. Thank you and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Hamilton CCSD #328 high school students accept a $500 check from United Way of the Great River Region. The funds were made available through a private donation to UWGRR for COVID-19 relief specific to the areas of food insecurity, rent and utility assistance and education. United Way of the Great River Region serves Clark County Missouri, Hancock County Illinois and Lee County Iowa. Pictured left to right: Dave Dion, Tammy Panther, Morgan Perry, Bella Beagles, Josie Radel, Ben Hollis, Karen Siefken and Amy Graham.
The purple bus route will be running behind schedule this morning, Wednesday, Sept. 23.
The junior high baseball game scheduled for today has been cancelled due to wet field conditions.
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Tel: 866-332-3880
HS Fax: 217-847-3474
Elem Fax: 217-847-2337
Dist Off Fax: 217-847-3915