• Mask Update Information

    Dear Solvay Community:  The New York State Department of Health released official updated guidance for in-person instruction for schools regarding its mask-wearing/face covering mandate. Effective June 7, 2021, face masks are no longer required to be worn outdoors on school grounds, including during outdoor school sports. The Solvay UFSD has reviewed the updated state guidance and will relax our mask-wearing/face covering requirements for outdoor activities and events.  Students, staff, and visitors will no longer be required to wear face coverings during outdoor activities while on school grounds.  However, it is expected that all parties maintain 6 feet of physical distance when not wearing a mask/face covering.  Masks will still be required inside all school buildings and buses.   The rest of our  reopening plan is still in place. Importantly we still require the daily completion of the COVID-19 health screening via ParentSquare for all staff, students, and visitors. Anyone experiencing COVID-19 symptoms is not permitted to attend school or any school events.  Thank you for your continued support. If you have a specific question, please submit it by calling the District’s COVID-19 hotline (315-468-7058) or emailing  covid19@solvayschools.org , or contact the main office of any of our buildings.  Thank you. Jay Tinklepaugh Superintendent of Schools

    Tuesday, Jun 08 2021

  • Important Mask Requirement Clarification

    Dear Solvay Community, At this time, this communication is written to clarify that there has  not been any  official legal change in the mask-wearing/face covering mandate from the New York State Education Department (NYSED), New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), or Governor Cuomo. The June 4th letter by Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker reported by the media on Friday, June 4th was written to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to determine if the CDC has any objection to relaxing its mask-wearing/face covering mandate. Unless written guidance or an Executive Order is issued by New York State, all students, staff, and visitors of the Solvay UFSD must wear masks/face coverings while on school property . We recognize that the temperature is going to rise this week and we will adjust our physical education curriculum and recess/wellness time for students accordingly. If we receive official direction from New York State that changes our current mask-wearing/face covering requirements at school, we will promptly communicate adjustments to our staff, students, and parents. Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation during this difficult school year. The finish line (end of the school year) is in sight -- we appreciate your continued support! Thank you. Jay Tinklepaugh Superintendent of Schools

    Sunday, Jun 06 2021

  • COVID-19 Update

    June 4, 2021 Dear Solvay Community, We were notified that an elementary school student, last in the building on May 27th, tested positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing done in collaboration with the Onondaga County Health Department resulted in three students being quarantined. All those impacted have been contacted by the district. If you have a specific question, please submit it by calling the District’s COVID-19 hotline (315-468-7058) or emailing  covid19@solvayschools.org , or contact the main office of any of our buildings.  Thank you. Jay Tinklepaugh Superintendent of Schools

    Friday, Jun 04 2021

  • COVID-19 Update

    June 1, 2021 Dear Solvay Community, We were notified that a high school student, last in the building on May 11th, tested positive for COVID-19. This student was not in the building during his/her infection period so there was no in-district exposure.  If you have a specific question, please submit it by calling the District’s COVID-19 hotline (315-468-7058) or emailing  covid19@solvayschools.org , or contact the main office of any of our buildings.  Thank you. Jay Tinklepaugh Superintendent of Schools

    Tuesday, Jun 01 2021

  • COVID-19 Update

    May 27, 2021 Dear Solvay Community, Voluntary COVID-19 asymptomatic surveillance testing was conducted in collaboration with Onondaga County in all three buildings today. Thank you to the 49 staff and students who participated in the testing. All results were negative.  If you have a specific question, please submit it by calling the District’s COVID-19 hotline (315-468-7058) or emailing  covid19@solvayschools.org , or contact the main office of any of our buildings.  Thank you. Jay Tinklepaugh Superintendent of Schools

    Thursday, May 27 2021

  • COVID-19 Update

    May 24, 2021 Dear Solvay Community, This weekend we were notified of the following COVID-19 positive cases: A high school student, last in the building on Monday, May 17. Contact tracing done in collaboration with the Onondaga County Health Department resulted in no required quarantines. A middle school student, last in the building on Monday, May 17. Contact tracing done in collaboration with the Onondaga County Health Department resulted in 3 students being quarantined.  Anyone impacted by any of the cases noted above has been contacted already.  If you have a specific question, please submit it by calling the District’s COVID-19 hotline (315-468-7058) or emailing  covid19@solvayschools.org , or contact the main office of any of our buildings.  Thank you. Jay Tinklepaugh Superintendent of Schools

    Monday, May 24 2021

  • COVID-19 Update

    May 20, 2021 Dear Solvay Community, Today we were notified that a high school student, last in the building on Tuesday, May 18 tested positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing done in collaboration with the Onondaga County Health Department resulted in 8 students being quarantined. All those impacted have been notified by the district. We were also notified that two fully remote students tested positive for COVID-19. Voluntary COVID-19 asymptomatic surveillance testing was conducted in collaboration with Onondaga County in all three buildings today. Thank you to the 41 staff and students who participated in the testing. All results were negative. If you have a specific question, please submit it by calling the District’s COVID-19 hotline (315-468-7058) or emailing covid19@solvayschools.org , or contact the main office of any of our buildings.  Thank you. Jay Tinklepaugh

    Thursday, May 20 2021

  • COVID-19 Update

    May 18, 2021 Dear Solvay Community, We were notified of the following COVID-19 positive cases within the district. Contact tracing for all was done in collaboration with the Onondaga County Health Department.  A middle school student, last in the building on Friday, May 14th. A total of 13 students were quarantined. A middle school student, last in the building on Thursday, May 13. A total of 10 students were quarantined.  A high school student, last in the building on Friday, May 14th. A total of 2 students were quarantined. A high school student who is fully virtual and has not been in school. An elementary student who is fully virtual and has recently not been in school. A high school student, last in school on May 7th. The student was not in school during his/her infectious period.  Anyone impacted by any of the cases noted above has been contacted already.  If you have a specific question, please submit it by calling the District’s COVID-19 hotline (315-468-7058) or emailing  covid19@solvayschools.org , or contact the main office of any of our buildings.  Thank you. Jay Tinklepaugh Superintendent of Schools

    Wednesday, May 19 2021

  • COVID-19 Update

    May 14, 2021 Dear Solvay Community, Voluntary COVID-19 asymptomatic surveillance testing was conducted in collaboration with Onondaga County in all three buildings today. Thank you to the 45 staff and students who participated in the testing. All results were negative.  If you have a specific question, please submit it by calling the District’s COVID-19 hotline (315-468-7058) or emailing  covid19@solvayschools.org , or contact the main office of any of our buildings.  Thank you. Jay Tinklepaugh Superintendent of Schools

    Friday, May 14 2021

  • COVID-19 Update

    May 7, 2021 Dear Solvay Community, Today we were notified that a middle school student tested positive for COVID-19. This student was last in the building on Thursday, April 29. Contact tracing done in collaboration with Onondaga County Health Department indicated that the student was not in the building during his/her infection period.  Voluntary COVID-19 asymptomatic surveillance testing was conducted in collaboration with Onondaga County in all three buildings today. Thank you to the 49 staff and students who participated in the testing. All results were negative.  If you have a specific question, please submit it by calling the District’s COVID-19 hotline (315-468-7058) or emailing  covid19@solvayschools.org , or contact the main office of any of our buildings.  Thank you. Jay Tinklepaugh Superintendent of Schools

    Friday, May 07 2021