March 3, 2022

  • Attention LCS Employees:

    The purpose of this communication is to notify you of changes to our COVID-19 protocols approved by the Lexington City School Board in alignment with the Department of Human Services’ Strong Schools Toolkit.

    • Temperature screeners will be discontinued effective immediately.

    • We will continue to contact trace, but asymptomatic close contacts are no longer required to quarantine. 

    • Masking for all stakeholders will be optional effective March 7, 2022 in all areas with the following exceptions in alignment with NC DHHS Guidelines:

      • A person who has tested positive for COVID-19 will be required to wear a mask for 5 days after the 5 day quarantine.

      • A person who is an asymptomatic close contact will wear a mask for 10 days.

      • A person who returns from COVID symptoms without a negative test or alternative diagnosis will be required to wear a mask for 5 days after the 5 day quarantine.

    • Positive cases and close contacts will be entered by staff in the district’s reporting tool.

    • Schools will continue cleaning and notification procedures in the event a positive case is on school grounds within the 48 hours of onset symptoms or positive test (whichever occurs first).

    Lexington City Schools is committed to providing a safe environment by following the guidance from NC DHHS and CDC.   

    Dr. Anitra D. Wells
    Superintendent
    Lexington City Schools
    1010 Fair Street
    Lexington, NC  27292
    (P) 336-242-1527
    (F) 336-249-3206