How Wellesley Public Schools administers close contact tracing
Within the COVID testing system at the high school, lies the process that takes place when receiving news of a positive case. A main part of this process, takes place…
The right decision: the high school resumes in-person learning
Note: This article was written in the context after Thanksgiving break. Conflicting opinions surrounded the decision to resume in-person learning at the high school on December 1 after Thanksgiving break.…
COVID-19 in winter: the future of the common cold
As the cold months approach, much of life will be moved inside. While at the beginning of the year students at the high school were able to eat lunch and…
School nurses prioritize the safety of students with the reopening of school
The Nursing department is at the forefront of creating new structures within schools to protect students and staff against COVID-19. This year, instead of dealing with the typical Epipen refills…
High school nurses versus a global pandemic
In just a few months, walking through the school hallways went from a mindless task to an impossible problem that must be solved in order to avoid a real-life Contagion…
Time to get off the couch: why physical activity is so important right now
With much of life put on hold due to the outbreak of COVID-19, establishing a sense of normalcy in our new reality can be a difficult task. Social distancing, gym…