Reopening Plans & COVID-19 Updates

District Office: 89 Midland Drive | Norwich, NY 13815 | P: 607.334.1600 | F: 607.336.8652

COVID-19 Updates & Reopening of NCSD

2020-2021 Reopening Plans

Our comprehensive district reopening plan is available for the Norwich City School District (updated April 2021) in addition to more detailed building plans for each school. Building reopening plans (links below) include procedures for temperature checks, cleaning and sanitizing practices, management of ill persons, learning models, FAQ's, and a number of other important building-specific topics.

NCSD Reopening Plan (Updated April 2021)

Building Reopening Plans (Links to specific details for each of our schools)	Quick Links for Reopening (Important topics from our NCSD District Plan)
High School	Monitoring & Tracking Health Conditions
Middle School	Expectations for Use of PPE's
Stanford Gibson & Perry Browne

School Closure Information

As we transition from hybrid instruction in our middle school and high school to a full return to in-person instruction in all of our buildings, there may be questions regarding when a student or staff member should stay at home. The NYS DOH Pre-K to Grade 12 COVID-19 Toolkit is a resource compiled by the New York State Department of Health that is available to guide families and employees in determining any necessary steps to ensure the safety and health of everyone who attends school in our buildings. The COVID-19 Closure Graphic is also available to guide our decisions around when we should consider closing school due to increased COVID-19 positivity rates. The thresholds being used are consistent throughout the region, and school closure decisions will be made in close consultation with the Department of Health.

LINK: COVID-19 Closure Graphic

LINK: NYS DOH PreK to Grade 12 COVID-19 Toolkit (Updated FEB 2021)

COVID-19 Resources

A number of COVID-19 related resources are currently available. Use the links below to find a variety of agencies and contact information.


COVID-19 Resources	Learn about vaccines and eligibility as well as food assistance, rental/utilities information and emotional support. For vaccines, you can find a list of resources and links to help determine if you are eligible to receive a vaccination as well as contact information for local agencies.
Mental Health Services and Crisis Services	Resources for families or individuals struggling with mental health or substance abuse. Services including counseling, crises services and a free and confidential hotline.

Previous COVID-19 Related Communications

All of our previous communications related to COVID-19 and NCSD updates can be reviewed on our website at: NCSD COVID-19 Communications,

Updated NCSD Calendar at a Glance

Reopening of Schools -- Creating a Safe & Healthy Environment

As we prepare to safely return back to school, remind our students about how practicing good hygiene and following safety procedures makes our classrooms safer and reduces the risk of spreading the virus. If you suspect that a child is ill, please keep your child at home and use the links below to learn more about the signs and symptoms of COVID-19. There are also screening resources and assessments available online to help you determine whether your child is at risk. Informative websites are available including the CDC who provide information about symptoms and screening, as well as educational posters that can be used in our classrooms and at home.

COVID-19 Symptoms & Screenings	CDC Educational Posters
CDC - Get the Facts About Coronavirus CDC - Signs & Symptoms of Coronavirus COVID-19 Testing in New York State COVID-19 Online Screening	Cover Your Cough Stop the Spread Superhero Wash Your Hands