As we near winter break, we want you to have tools to stay healthy. Learn more about upcoming vaccine clinics, test kit distribution and a new test that offers combination rapid testing for COVID & FluA+B.
Vaccine Clinics
We are hosting two immunization clinics this week.
Cascade Middle School
Friday, December 9
3:00-5:00 p.m.
White Center Heights Elementary School
Saturday, December 10
10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
For a full list of immunizations that will be offered, visit the Highline vaccine website. Note that adult flu and COVID vaccines will be offered.
COVID Test Kit Distribution
All schools will receive COVID test kits to distribute to students and staff before winter break begins. You should coordinate with your COVID Support Specialist for any questions related to your school's distribution plan. Please note that printed expiration dates are no longer accurate and that all tests we are distributing are still good to use. More information about this can be found on the FDA's website.
District Test Sites - New Test Detects Flu
Highline continues to offer weekly COVID test sites. There will not be any test sites over the break. When we return from break, there will be a centralized test site every school day from January 3 to January 13. While COVID PCR tests and rapid tests will continue to be offered, starting in January, BD Triplex tests will also be available. These new tests can detect for SARS-CoV-2 and Flu A+B. Consents for these new tests will be available at the test sites. More information about district COVID test sites can be found on the Highline COVID Safety webpage.
Please reach out to COVIDResponse@highlineschools.org or (206) 631-7677 for any questions or concerns.