COVID-19 in Our Schools

January 19, 2021

The Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union was notified earlier today of positive tests of COVID-19 within the Shaftsbury Elementary School, Mt. Anthony Union High School, and Southwest Tech learning communities. In keeping with Vermont Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, our team took immediate steps to isolate the situation. We are working closely with local and state officials to ensure our community remains safe and healthy.

After meeting with the Vermont Department of Health, all close contacts were determined and notified. Our trained maintenance staff will engage in a thorough sanitation process of all surfaces within the affected spaces. For Shaftsbury Elementary, the building will remain open. However, all sixth grade students will be engaging in remote learning starting today through Thursday, January 21. The Mt. Anthony Union High School and Southwest Tech buildings will remain open for hybrid in-person learning. Those affected have been contacted.  

These are all of the details we are permitted to release at this time. Please continue to check svsu.org and our social media accounts for the most up-to-date information. Please be assured that we continue to plan for a safe and healthy school environment by implementing best practices in alignment with guidance from the Vermont Department of Health and the Vermont Agency of Education.

Stay safe and healthy,