Covid-19 Resources

We know our students learn best in person and are excited to return to another school year of in-person learning. As always, we remain committed to our mission to provide an excellent Catholic education.

Visitation is dedicated to providing as close-to-normal a school year as possible, prioritizing a safe, in-person experience with minimal disruptions to student learning and to families. We also know that this is a complex time as many disagree on the best way to move forward. Our students deserve our very best and deserve a safe, positive and unifying school experience. To provide an excellent education and to minimize disruptions, we will utilize a multi-layered approach.

Visitation had resounding success providing in-person education to all of our students over the past year. We remain nimble and flexible, monitoring the guidance and continuing to be in communication with the Archdiocese, MDH, CDC and MDE. As guidance shifts, we will adjust this plan accordingly and provide regular updates via e-news and our website.

See January 12 Communication on Updated Protocols

See February 9 Communication on Updated Protocols

See February 16 Communication on Updated Protocols

COVID-19 Screening

School Preparedness Plan

MDH Resources

MDH Decision Tree

Health and Safety FAQs

Is there a health screening our family should follow?

Are face masks required?

Beginning, Tuesday, Feb. 22, Visitation will move to a mask-optional campus.
Per CDC mandate, masks are required on bus transportation.
If a family is expecting their child to wear a mask, it is each parent’s responsibility to make that expectation clear to their children. The teachers and staff of Visitation will not be asked to enforce mask wearing. If a child at school wearing a mask or face covering, their teachers will encourage but not require them to continue to mask throughout the school day.
MDH mask wearing information

What cleaning protocols are in place?

Cleaning Protocols

The building will be cleaned and disinfected according to CDC guidelines regularly throughout the day.
Student desks or tables will be cleaned between classes, student exchanges, as well as after snacks and lunch.
Daytime custodians will be disinfecting handrails, doorknobs and other high touch areas in classrooms, offices and bathrooms throughout the day.
Classrooms, restrooms and playground equipment will be cleaned and disinfected at the end of each school day.
All disinfectant is approved by the CDC for fighting COVID-19, and meets EPA standards for child safety and will be stored away from the reach of young children.
Non-permeable dividers or barriers will be placed in high traffic areas or areas where it is difficult to maintain appropriate social distancing.
The HVAC system is monitored to ensure air quality and required flow of fresh air is maintained throughout the building.

How will Vis manage a positive COVID-19 student or employee?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Visitation community must fully commit to transmission prevention. Students who are feeling sick must stay home.

Schools are required to report all positive cases to the Minnesota Department of Health; contact tracing, quarantines and communication of cases will occur as guided by the MDH. Students who are masked will not need to quarantine if they remain at least three feet apart. Those who are fully vaccinated, would not need to quarantine.
Covid-19 Positive: Students in K-12 that test positive for Covid-19 can now do a 5-day quarantine, returning on day 6 if fever-free for 24 hours and symptoms are improving.
- Must be fully masked at all times, including extracurriculars.
- During lunch and snack times, your child will eat in an area that allows for more spacing.

Return on Day 7 with a negative test, mask optional.

Return on Day 11, no negative test needed, mask optional

Families must notify Visitation School of a positive Covid -19 case.

My child had a close contact with an individual who tested positive. What should we do?

How do I notify Visitation?

Close Contacts: Those that are deemed a close contact can now quarantine for 5 days, returning on day 6 with a negative test (antigen or PCR) administered on day 5 or later, or return on day 10 without a test. Fully vaccinated and symptom-free close contacts are not required to quarantine. Requirements for those returning on day 6:
- Must be fully masked at all times, including extracurriculars.
- Must continue to monitor for symptoms
If you are at high risk of severe illness, you may be able to get medicine to prevent disease. Refer to COVID-19 Medications: Monoclonal antibodies for more information.

Whether or not you are fully vaccinated:

If test results are positive or if you start to feel sick, follow recommendations at If You are Sick or Test Positive.
Follow Recommendations for Wearing Masks.
Wash your hands often.
Clean surfaces you touch.

See more information about close contacts and quarantine.

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