COVID-19 caseS discovered
October 18 - A positive COVID-19 test result impacts a staff member at Comstock Elementary School. The opinion of the Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Department is that no students were exposed. Please see this memo for details.
October 20 - A positive COVID-19 test result impacts a staff member at Comstock Elementary School. The opinion of the Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Department is that no students were exposed. Please see this memo for details.
October 22 - A positive COVID-19 test result impacts a staff member at Comstock Elementary School. The opinion of the Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Department is that no students were exposed. Please see this memo for details.
October 23 - A positive COVID-19 test result impacts a staff member at Comstock Elementary School. As a result, all students and staff, with the exception of the principal, assistant principal, and administrative assistants, will resume virtual learning for the week of Monday, October 26 to Friday, October 30. Please see this letter for details.
Update from KCHCSD - October 21, 2020
The Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Department has shared a new press release highlighting the rising numbers of COVID-19 cases in the area. Please review their latest communication, and then do your part to make a difference in our community. #MaskUp!
Letter to Staff & Families - October 20, 2020
The Comstock Board of Education voted at the October 19 meeting to allow students in grades 6 through 12 the option to limited face-to-face instruction. Please read this letter from Dr. Thoenes explaining the board's decision.
Testing Site Locator
If you are searching for COVID-19 testing locations, use this tool to help find a location near you.
Letter to Families - October 14, 2020
Comstock Public Schools and the Comstock Board of Education value full transparency regarding the reporting of cases of COVID-19 within our community. On October 6, 2020, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued a statewide order mandating that districts begin reporting certain COVID-19 cases. This order took effect on Monday, October 12, and this letter will explain how the district will faithfully comply with this important public health and safety requirement.
Face-to-face option for Pre-K through 5th grade
At the September 14 Comstock Board of Education meeting, the board voted to include a face-to-face instructional option for Pre-K through 5th grade starting October 5, 2020.
Read a letter from Dr. Thoenes which gives an overview of this option to return to in-person instruction in our district.
MeAL DISTRIBUTION - October, 2020
Meal delivery is forced to end with the return of students to in-person instruction. Families with virtual-learning students can still pick up meals for their student, but at a new time. Find the details here:
www.ComstockPS.org/eat
If you have questions about getting meals for your students, send a note to FoodHelp@ComstockPS.org
Transportation for in-person learning
With the option for Pre-K through 5th grade students to return to face-to-face learning, it is essential that any families planning on taking advantage of school buses please take a few minutes to read this important information.
Kalamazoo County Health Info
At the September 28 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
CPS Return to Learn Plans
Look at CPS District and Building Level Return to Learn Plans
We understand that there are technological challenges out there. If you missed the distribution date for Chromebooks and WiFi hot spots, reach out to your building to make arrangements.
As the District implements our Return to Learn plan, we will create ways for students, staff, and families to share feedback and report issues that may be unsafe. Any concerns shared will be responded to within 24 hours by the appropriate department/team. E-mail info@comstockps.org with questions and concerns.
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.
Superintendents' letter to Kalamazoo Families
The Superintendents of the 9 school districts in Kalamazoo County released a unified statement regarding the Return to Learn process. Click here to see that letter.
COVID-19 SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD HELP
The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer Program (P-EBT) provides temporary funding to address emergency food needs for families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This is on top of meals currently being provided by our food service department.
P-EBT food assistance benefits will go to Michigan families with students ages 5-18 that are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals. This includes families currently receiving Food Assistance Program benefits, as well as those not currently enrolled in the program. No application is necessary for eligible families to receive P-EBT benefits.
Learn more
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.