Important noticeS
May, 2022 - COVID-19 Booster doses for ages 5-11 are now available at the Health and Community Services Department in Kalamazoo. Visit their website for more information, or to schedule an appointment.
May, 2022 - Households can receive COVID-19 tests AT NO COST by visiting this website: https://www.covid.gov/tests
January 27 - Please read this letter from the Superintendent regarding COVID notifications throughout the district.
masking policy update - December, 2021
Superintendent Thoenes issued this memo about mask protocols which the district will be following as we continue through the 2021-22 school year.
Testing Site Locator
If you are searching for COVID-19 testing locations, use this tool to help find a location near you.
Find Nearby COVID-19 Vaccine SITES
If you are searching for COVID-19 vaccine availability, use this tool to help find a location near you.
People over the age of 16 who live in Kalamazoo County may use the online self-scheduling system. Appointments are released on Mondays at 7am, 12pm and 5pm at www.kalcounty.com/covid19vaccine. New appointments may be added after Monday and throughout the week as existing appointments are cancelled. Residents with limited internet access are encouraged to call the COVID-19 Call Center at 269-373-5200 for assistance in scheduling appointments. Please note, those under the age of 18 may only schedule a Pfizer vaccine appointment. A parent or guardian must also accompany minors at the vaccination clinic.
Kalamazoo County residents over the age of 50 continue to be prioritized for vaccination as well as people 16-49 years old with disabilities and/or underlying medical conditions and caregivers of children with special needs. The health department reserves special appointment slots at upcoming clinics for this group. If you qualify in this group and have not yet received the COVID-19 vaccine and wish to do so, call the health department’s COVID-19 Call Center at 269-373-5200 to schedule your appointment.
Kalamazoo County Health Info
At a Comstock Board of Education meeting, the Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department presented information relating the COVID-19 pandemic. They shared this guidance for parents and students.
Student Health Screening Tool
COVID-19 School Handouts
Contact Tracing Information
In the event that anyone is suspected of being in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, we will work with the Kalamazoo Health & Human Services department following this outline from the CDC.
Additional Resources
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC - National Information)
Michigan.gov/CoronaVirus (Michigan Department of Health)
Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department
211.org (if you need help with essential services such as paying bills or finding food, this is a great resource.)
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) information for employees.