TAZEWELL, VA (LOOTPRESS) – Tazewell County Public Schools will begin school on August 19th, 2021 with masks being optional for all students, faculty, and staff. Masks will be provided (both cloth and disposable) for anyone wanting to wear one. Masks will be required for anyone riding a school bus. Both drivers and students must wear a mask at all times while on a Tazewell County Public Schools’ bus. This requirement is in place for students/drivers during morning and afternoon commutes and also for any activity after school hours such as athletic events or field trips.
Tazewell County Public Schools will continue to monitor all county and state metrics regarding Covid-19 and reserves the right to implement mitigation measures, including wearing of masks, as appropriate to ensure the safe operation of our schools. TCPS will also participate in the Virginia K-12 Testing Program (VISSTA) to help further gauge school population COVID infection rates.
Tazewell County Schools will continue with mitigation practices to include deep cleaning of all facilities, require social distancing where possible, encourage any individual feeling sick to stay home, encourage frequent hand washing, and continue to advocate for healthy lifestyles that include proper nutrition and exercise.