We have followed the DuPage County Health Department and Illinois State Board of Education guidelines to make our schools as safe as they possibly can be. To learn more about Naperville 203 protocols to support our students and staff in safely returning to our school buildings, please review our Return to Learn Guide, as well as our Return to Learn Video Series.

Yes, hand sanitizer will be available in all classrooms and students will wash/sanitize hands upon entering and exiting the classroom, after coughing/sneezing, and after using any community supply.

Face coverings are not required outside if social distance is maintained (if individuals remain 6 feet apart from each other).

Generally, no. Face shields are not effective protection against Coronavirus and should only be used in situations when other methods of protection are not available. IDPH recommends that there may be a small minority of individuals who have a medical contraindication to using face coverings. Naperville 203 will review this on a case-by-case basis.

In cases where individuals need facial visualization for instruction and communication,  Naperville 203 will comply with the IDPH recommendation of video instruction to promote social distancing. If video instruction is not available or appropriate, face shields may be used with the understanding that they have not been deemed effective for source control. As such, heightened attention and adherence to 6-foot social distancing is critical for individuals using face shields.

Families may seek an accommodation or modification to the face-covering requirement if their student: 

• Has a medical contraindication, e.g., difficulty breathing at rest, and/or 
• is developmentally (physically or intellectually) disabled, such that they are unable to remove a mask if needed 

Additional information on how to request an accommodation can be found here.

Naperville 203 has a dress code policy and the wearing of face coverings will fall under that policy.  Schools will work with all students to develop the ability to wear a face covering. If a student consistently refuses to wear a mask appropriately, the building administration will work with the student and family, but if the issue persists, the student will be enrolled full time in eLearning.

Students can bring their own face coverings or one will be provided at the school or bus.

Each building will have an extra supply of masks that will be provided to anyone who does not have one.

Staff will be provided with a face covering that is aligned with the duties and responsibilities of their position.

Each building will have an extra supply of masks that will be provided to anyone who does not have one.

Information about how to request an exemption from a face covering can be found here.

Yes. Naperville 203 will comply with the IDPH requirements, except while eating and during band, face coverings must be worn at all times in school buildings, even when social distance is maintained. All individuals in a school building must wear a face covering unless they are under the age of 2 or have a medical exemption.

Students and staff may not attend school if someone in their household tests positive for COVID-19 or has received a clinical diagnosis of COVID-19. Students should contact their school nurse for next steps. Staff should contact their immediate supervisor for next steps.

Students, staff and families will be notified if they have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.  Exposure is currently defined as being in the same indoor environment (e.g. classroom) for a prolonged period of time. 

A letter will be sent to all impacted families and staff members with information from The DuPage County Health Department on next steps based upon overall risk level.