Hearst Elementary School: COVID-19 Notification

A letter to the Hearst community was sent on March 9, 2021, notifying them of a positive COVID-19 case in the building when students were present on March 5, 2021.

Additionally, while no in-person student programming was impacted by this case, the building will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, March 10. All students will learn virtually and should follow their normal class schedule.

In addition to following all health and safety guidance issued by DC Health and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regarding COVID-19, DC Public Schools commits to notifying a school community regarding a confirmed positive case of a staff member or student in a building where students are present. Read more at this link about DCPS’ COVID-19 Response Protocol.