Hearing & Vision Screenings
Health screenings will be taking place soon, in partnership with the Anacortes Lions Club. Students in grades K-3, 5, and 7 will be screened for hearing and vision. If your student does not receive passing results on either screen, you will be contacted by health room staff with individual results. If your student’s screening results are within normal range you will not receive a notice home.
Locations and Dates:
- Mount Erie: Jan 30
- Fidalgo: Jan 31
- AMS: Feb 1
- Island View: Feb 2
Please note: This screening does not replace a professional examination. Although school based screenings can indicate many abnormalities, it is not an all-inclusive screen. If you have hearing or vision concerns for your child please contact their primary care provider for further examination.
Questions? Contact District Nurse Emily Wade, ewade@asd103.org or (360) 503-1552
AHS Wall of Fame Input Sought
We want your input on the Anacortes High School Wall of Fame!
The district will be hosting an AHS Wall of Fame advisory council. The Wall of Fame at Anacortes High School is a display of current and historic photos, plaques and memorabilia, both in physical and digital format. The focus of the council is to solicit ideas, gather input and receive feedback as to the future plans for the Wall of Fame. The advisory council will inform District decision-makers of the outcomes of the meetings.
Submit your interest in serving on the advisory council by Wednesday, January 25 either by completing this electronic survey or completing a paper copy at one of our home games. You will be notified by Friday, January 27 if you have been selected to serve on the committee.
The committee will hold two meetings: February 7 and February 22 from 5-7 p.m. in the Anacortes High School Library. Additional meetings will be scheduled as needed.
Questions? Erik Titus, Athletics & Activities Director, etitus@asd103.org or (360) 503-1305
New COVID-19 and Flu A + B test available!
The Learn to Return program funded by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) provides free COVID-19 testing for Washington K-12 schools. This letter is to inform you that through this program, our school will now start offering BD Veritor SARS-CoV-2 & Flu A+B testing at our district starting January 3rd, 2023.
Commonly referred to as BD Triplex, this test detects Flu A + B as well as COVID-19 and can be a useful tool to detect respiratory illnesses during the winter months. Knowing if it is COVID-19 or the flu allows families and caregivers to make informed decisions about staying home and seeking follow-up care as needed. Our goal is to provide a healthy and safe environment for all students.
Please see the frequently asked questions about BD Triplex below to help you learn more about this technology:
What is BD Veritor SARS-CoV-2 & Flu A+B test?
Also known as BD Triplex, this test is a rapid antigen test that uses one sample to detect three viruses: COVID-19, flu A, and flu B. It only takes 15 minutes to get clear results for each sample. Watch this short video for more details on how this test works. You can also look at the BD Veritor for COVID and Flu Patient Factsheet for more information.
What does this mean for me as a parent/student?
Getting tested with BD Triplex is a similar experience as getting tested with other COVID-19 tests since the sample collection method is the same. BD Triplex’s only difference is that it detects flu as well as COVID-19 using a single sample.
What should I do if I want my student to be tested with BD Triplex?
1- Contact the Covid Coordinator, Dianne Szerlong, to schedule a test.
dszerlong@asd103.org or 360-503-1217
2- Parents/caregivers who want their student to participate in BD Triplex testing must sign a new consent form: Consent to test .
What if my student tests positive for Flu A + B or COVID-19?
Most people with flu have mild illness and do not need medical care or antiviral drugs. If you get sick with flu symptoms, in most cases, you should stay home and avoid contact with other people except to get medical care. If, however, you have symptoms of flu and are in a higher-risk group, or are very sick or worried about your illness, contact your healthcare provider.
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/treatment/takingcare.htm
What to Do if your Child Gets the Flu
How long do I need to stay home if I am positive for the flu?
Stay home when you are sick until at least 24 hours after your fever is gone (100 degrees or higher) without the use of fever-reducing medications, symptoms have significantly improved and you feel well enough to participate in normal activities.
