Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) is providing the following summary report of COVID-19 cases in schools for the weekend of April 24-25. The affected schools have sent letters to their families.

Out of respect for the individuals who tested positive for COVID-19, and in accordance with AHS guidelines, no further information will be shared about the cases. PWPSD and the affected schools wish the individuals a safe and speedy recovery and will continue to work closely with AHS to ensure necessary measures are in place to protect all students and staff. Remote learning opportunities will be provided to isolating students. The affected schools have been disinfected. AHS is expected to provide all close contacts with further direction on testing and isolation instructions.

Case report for Saturday, April 24, 2021:

  • A case at Spirit River Regional Academy. The case was last in school on Tuesday, April 20. Close contacts will isolate until Tuesday, May 4 (close contact on April 19) or Wednesday, May 5 (close contact on April 20).
    • Spirit River Regional Academy Grades 2-6 students moving to remote learning: Due to number of isolating staff and students, and a lack of available substitute teachers, Grades 2-6 will move to at-home remote learning until Tuesday, May 4, returning to school on Wednesday, May 5. Grades 7-12 students will return to in-person learning on Wednesday, April 28, as previously communicated.
  • A case at Peace Wapiti Academy. The case was last in school on Tuesday, April 20. Close contacts will isolate until Tuesday, May 4 (close contact on April 19) or Wednesday, May 5 (close contact on April 20).
  • A case at Wembley Elementary School. The case was last in school on Wednesday, April 21. Close contacts will isolate until Tuesday, May 4 (close contact on April 19); Wednesday, May 5 (close contact on April 20) or Thursday, May 6 (close contact on April 21).

Case report for Sunday, April 25, 2021:

  • A case at Spirit River Regional Academy. The case was last in school on Tuesday, April 20. There are no additional close contacts stemming from this case.
  • A case at Robert W. Zahara Public School. The case was last in school on Thursday, April 22. Close contacts will isolate until Thursday, May 6 (close contact on April 21) or Friday, May 7 (close contact on April 22).
  • Two cases at Sexsmith Secondary School. The cases were last in school on Wednesday, April 21. Close contacts will isolate until Tuesday, May 4 (close contact on April 19); Wednesday, May 5 (close contact on April 20); or Thursday, May 6 (close contact on April 21).

Outbreak status has been removed from Beaverlodge Regional High School. AHS has confirmed that 28 days have passed since the last reported case.

Information provided by PWPSD.