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COVID Resources
Policies, Procedures and Information about COVID-19 precautions
Gould takes great pride in our compassionate and successful response to the pandemic. Constant vigilance is tough but the joy shines through as we celebrate with in-person learning and carry on school traditions.
Communications
December 20, 2022: YuleFest activities tonight have changed due to increasing rates of COVID and other illnesses on campus.
November 2, 2022: Update on campus health from Joanna Brown, Director of Health Services.
August 10, 2022: Updated COVID guidelines and returning to campus in August - Message from Joanna Brown to parents, students and employees
May 25, 2022: Logistical changes to End of Year activities in light of rising numbers - Email to parents May 25
May 21, 2022: Community Transmission Level is High, Baccalaureate dinner will be moved outside - Email sent to parents May 21
May 17, 2022: Now requiring masks indoors - Email sent to parents May 17
April 4, 2022: We have changed our masking requirements to follow the current COVID Community Level for Oxford County, and made pooled testing optional for all Gould community members.
March 16, 2022: Returning to campus, masking, covid testing after March break- Email sent to parents March 16, 2022
Notes about current strategy - Email newsletter sent January 14, 2022
Staggered plan for students' return to campus in January 2022 - Updates from Tao Smith December 31, 2021
Return to campus, reminders and new policies - Updates from Tao Smith December 28, 2021
November 2, 2022: Update on campus health from Joanna Brown, Director of Health Services.
August 10, 2022: Updated COVID guidelines and returning to campus in August - Message from Joanna Brown to parents, students and employees
May 25, 2022: Logistical changes to End of Year activities in light of rising numbers - Email to parents May 25
May 21, 2022: Community Transmission Level is High, Baccalaureate dinner will be moved outside - Email sent to parents May 21
May 17, 2022: Now requiring masks indoors - Email sent to parents May 17
May 13, 2022: We have replaced pooled testing with symptomatic and/or close contact antigen testing.
April 4, 2022: We have changed our masking requirements to follow the current COVID Community Level for Oxford County, and made pooled testing optional for all Gould community members.
March 16, 2022: Returning to campus, masking, covid testing after March break- Email sent to parents March 16, 2022
Notes about current strategy - Email newsletter sent January 14, 2022
Staggered plan for students' return to campus in January 2022 - Updates from Tao Smith December 31, 2021
Return to campus, reminders and new policies - Updates from Tao Smith December 28, 2021
COVID-19 Policy Updates
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Covid guidelines - Updated 8/21/22
Changes in this version:1. Requirements for close contacts are the same for individuals up-to-date and not up-to-date on their vaccines.
2. After an individual has tested positive for COVID, they must mask on days 6-10; however, they may remove their mask prior to day 11 if they have TWO negative antigen tests 48-hours apart. - COVID Guidelines Update 7/28/2022 (newer version available)
- Covid-19 Policy for Vaccinated and Unvaccinated - Updated 3/11/22 (newer version available)
- Covid-19 Policy 2021-2022--Updated 1/11/2021 (newer version available)
- Guidelines for Vaccinated Individuals as of January 11, 2022 (newer version available)
- Guidelines for Unvaccinated (and Partially Vaccinated) Individuals as of January 11, 2022
- Guidelines for Unvaccinated (and Partially Vaccinated) Individuals as of September 3, 2021. (newer version available)
- Summer Update: Guidelines for Vaccinated/Unvaccinated Individuals as of Aug. 11, 2021. (newer version available)
- Guidelines for Vaccinated Individuals as of Aug. 11, 2021. (newer version available)
- Guidelines for Unvaccinated Individuals as of Aug. 11, 2021. (newer version available)
- Gould Summer Update: Arriving to Campus/ COVID Protocols as of June 30, 2021. (newer version available)
Covid Resources Contacts
- Health questions can be directed to Joanna Brown, Director of Health Services.
- Residential Life questions can be directed to the Administrator on Duty or Rob Manning, Dean of Community Life.
- Academic questions can be directed to Brad Clarke, Assistant Head of School for Teaching & Learning.
- Admissions questions can be directed to Greg Miller, Associate Director of Admissions
- Finance questions can be directed to Dave Willis, Assistant Head of School for Finances.
- You can find additional contacts here.
Gould is a small, co-ed, independent boarding school for grades 8-PG. We are passionate about preparing academically motivated students for college, helping them to become independent-minded, ethical citizens who will lead lives of purpose, action, excellence, and compassion in a dynamic world.
