Return to Learn: Plan for a Safe Return 2020-2021
FAQ: Cleaning Protocols
Posted: August 5, 2020 (en español)
What cleaning protocols will schools follow?
Newport News Public Schools’ cleaning schedules and practices comply with current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Virginia Department of Health guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting public facilities.
Cleaning and sanitizing will occur daily. All frequently touched areas including doors, countertops, knobs, hand railings and windows will be cleaned throughout the day while buildings are occupied. A deep cleaning and disinfecting will occur twice weekly in all schools and offices.
As a preventative measure, all water fountains will be wrapped to prevent public use. Students and staff will be encouraged to bring their own bottled water.
Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes will be available at the main entrance of each facility and at other locations throughout our schools and offices.
In addition, bus drivers will clean and sanitize buses following each route. Community use of school division facilities during non-school hours will be restricted.