BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING
The Morrisville-Eaton Central School Board of Education will be holding a Special Meeting on Friday, January 21, 2022 at 5:00 PM in the M/H School Library.
Madison County Health Department Drive-Thru COVID-19 Rapid Testing: 85 Cedar St in Morrisville (This is at the old County Highway Garage in Morrisville.)
Eligibility: Madison County Resident OR K-12 staff/student that attends/works at a school in a Madison County School District AND in the last 1-7 days have had either symptoms of illness OR a close contact exposure
🗓️ BY APPOINTMENT:
▪️ TODAY AM - Tuesday, January 18, 2022
9:30am-11:30am - Schedule an appointment online at https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/2589/Find-COVID-19-Testing or by phone, call 315-366-2361.
▪️ Thursday, January 20, 2022
1pm-3pm - Schedule an appointment online at https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/2589/Find-COVID-19-Testing or by phone, call 315-366-2361.
Due to drifting snow, the Morrisville-Eaton Central Schools are operating on a 2-hour delay today, January 18, 2022. As a result there will be no morning BOCES or morning Pre-K.
Due to the Winter storm and hazardous road conditions, all Morrisville-Eaton activities and any other activities scheduled to take place on the MECS campus are canceled today, January 17, 2022. Stay safe!
New guidance from the NYS Department of Health was released today stating the following regarding Vaccine Boosters for students :
"Extracurricular or after school activities: Individuals 12 years and older who are
eligible for a booster but not boosted, and who have been exposed to an
individual with COVID-19, cannot participate in extracurricular or after school
activities and, aside from school attendance for instruction and bus travel, must
adhere to a 5-day quarantine at home. Fully vaccinated 5-11-year-old children
are not eligible for a booster and have no further restrictions."
The noted restriction on student participation in sports and activities for vaccinated, unboosted children who are eligible for the booster is new.
We expect further clarification on the enforcement of this measure in the coming days. The District believes it is important for our community to know this information in order to make informed decisions of their own.
To view the full letter from Dr. Bassett, Acting Commissioner of the Department of Health, containing this language visit: https://5il.co/145l2
Due to very cold windchill temperatures, MECS is operating on a two-hour delay today.
Other new COVID-19 Testing Options:
Oneida County drive-thru testing site at Griffiss International Airport (706 Hanger Rd. Rome, NY)
Self-administered cheek swab tests at the site. People going to get tested must not eat or drink anything within 30 minutes of their appointment, and should not chew gum, have mints or lozenges, or smoke prior to the test. Those getting tested should also refrain from brushing their teeth or using mouthwash within an hour of the appointment.
Please click here to find an appointment.
New York State Site at the Syracuse Regional Market (Regional Market F-Shed, 2100 Park St, Syracuse, NY)
Offers rapid antigen tests. Test results are sent following the appointment through email or text message. Walk-in appointments also will be available. Click here to schedule a test.
Syracuse University testing for persons WITHOUT symptoms (asymptomatic) at the Carrier Dome through January 14. Sunday through Friday (Closed Saturday) 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Saliva-based PCR surveillance test is only for asymptomatic individuals. No appointments necessary. People seeking tests should enter the Dome through Gate N. Parking is available at the Raynor Avenue Lot and Irving Garage. Handicap accessible parking is available in the Quad Lot. A parking lot map can be accessed by visiting the Campus Maps webpage.
Madison County Health Department Drive-Thru COVID-19 Rapid Testing: 85 Cedar St in Morrisville (This is at the old County Highway Garage in Morrisville.)
Eligibility: Madison County Resident OR K-12 staff/student that attends/works at a school in a Madison County School District AND in the last 1-7 days have had either symptoms of illness OR a close contact exposure
BY APPOINTMENT:
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
1pm-3pm - Schedule an appointment online at https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/2589/Find-COVID-19-Testing or by phone, call 315-366-2361.
Thursday, January 13, 2022
9:30am-11:30am - Schedule an appointment online at https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/2589/Find-COVID-19-Testing or by phone, call 315-366-2361.
The Morrisville-Eaton CSD is on a 2-hour delay today, January 10, 2022 due to icy conditions on the school campuses. Drive Safely!
As the COVID-19 surge continues, MECS has test kits available for students and staff members. Reach out to a school main office to secure a take-home test.
Madison County Health Department Drive-Thru COVID-19 Rapid Testing: 85 Cedar St in Morrisville (This is at the old County Highway Garage in Morrisville.)
Eligibility: Madison County Resident OR K-12 staff/student that attends/works at a school in a Madison County School District AND in the last 1-7 days have had either symptoms of illness OR a close contact exposure
Wednesday, December 29, 2021 by appointment- THIS CLINIC IS FULL
ADDED - Thursday, December 30, 2021 by appointment 9:00am-12:00pm - Schedule an appointment online at https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/2589/Find-COVID-19-Testing or by phone, call 315-366-2361.
Madison County Health Department Drive-Thru COVID-19 Rapid Testing: 85 Cedar St in Morrisville (This is at the old County Highway Garage in Morrisville.)
Eligibility: Madison County Resident OR K-12 staff/student that attends/works at a school in a Madison County School District AND in the last 1-7 days have had either symptoms of illness OR a close contact exposure
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
1:00pm-3:15pm - Schedule an appointment online at https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/2589/Find-COVID-19-Testing or by phone, call 315-366-2361.
M-E Middle/High Holiday Concert TONIGHT (12/15) @ 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Performers, please arrive @ 6:30 p.m. Looking forward to a wonderful night!
PLEASE HELP:
COVID-19 is hitting the faculty/staff hard at MECS. Our recently enhanced healthy substitute list is currently insufficient to provide adequate coverage during the most recent COVID surge. Consider subbing by completing the application here: https://5il.co/x8dh
We welcome retirees, college students on break, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and neighbors available for any portion of the day. Teacher certification is not required. Substitutes must hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
The following link highlights the pay rates for subs: https://5il.co/11xtd
🚨 Madison County Health Department Drive-Thru COVID-19 Rapid Testing: 85 Cedar St in Morrisville (This is at the old County Highway Garage in Morrisville.) ▪️
🔖 Eligibility: Symptoms of illness for 1-7 days AND a Madison County Resident OR K-12 staff/student that attends/works at a school in a Madison County School District ▪️
📌 Wednesday, December 15, 2021
9:00am-11:00am - Schedule an appointment online at https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/2589/Find-COVID-19-Testing ▪️
📌 Friday, December 17, 2021
12:00pm-3:00pm - Schedule an appointment online at https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/2589/Find-COVID-19-Testing ▪️
Madison County Health Department Drive-Thru COVID-19 Rapid Testing: 85 Cedar St in Morrisville (This is at the Old County Highway Garage in Morrisville.)
Eligibility: Symptoms of illness for 1-5 days AND a Madison County Resident OR K-12 staff/student that attends/works at a school in a Madison County School District
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
9:30am-11:30am - Schedule an appointment online at https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/2589/Find-COVID-19-Testing
Thursday, December 9, 2021
1:00pm-3:15pm - Schedule an appointment online at https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/2589/Find-COVID-19-Testing
MECS Middle/High is in the midst of a "Hold-in-Place" where students must remain in their current setting. A K-9 unit is conducting a search of the building following an unsubstantiated threat of school violence. We anticipate the "Hold-in-Place" will last about 20 minutes. A letter will be sent out shortly with details.
Madison County Health Department www.madisoncounty.ny.gov Click on “Need A COVID-19 Test” to sign up online
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - Free 15 minute rapid antigen testing.
Eligibility:
Symptomatic Madison County Residents OR K-12 Students/Staff that live in Madison County or Attend/Work at a school in a Madison County School District (Must have symptoms for 5 days or less on the day of your test.)
Drive-thru testing at 85 Cedar Street, Morrisville(former County Highway Garage in Morrisville):
Tuesday, 11/30/21 from 9:30am-12:30pm - appointments open Monday by 10am
Thursday, 12/2/21 from 1pm-3:30pm - check back Monday for appointments
Check back each Monday for the weeks testing dates.
On Tuesday, November 23, 2021, the District will be sending a test call, text, and e-mail utilizing our new mass notification system that is linked with our website and app. You can expect these test messages between 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. If for some reason you don’t receive any or all of these messages, please contact your child’s building. The secretaries will confirm your phone number(s) and update our records.
To find out if school is closed, please refer to one of the following: Facebook: Morrisville Eaton Twitter: @MEatonCSD Website: www.m-ecs.org Television: WKTV (2), WSTM (3), WTVH (5), WIXT (9), and Spectrum News (1) In addition to the sources above, our automated phone system will send out text messages, phone calls, and e-mails as long as we have accurate directory information in the program. These messages will be sent when a closure is decided, but usually no earlier than 5:45 A.M.
Good morning. Just a reminder, the elementary school will be having an early dismissal today, November 22nd. The elementary students will be dismissed at 11:15 a.m. Both buildings will have an early dismissal tomorrow, November 23rd. The middle/high school will be dismissed at 10:47 a.m. and the elementary at 12:00 p.m. We hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving!