COVID-19 Information

• Say Yes COVID Tests (Department of Health)
• COVID-19 Tests (U.S. Postal Service)
• You may also contact your local library. They often have free COVID-19 tests to hand out.
• Your medical insurance company will pay for COVID-19 tests at your local pharmacy.

• Grant County COVID-19 Testing and Vaccinations locations and events.
• Samaritan COVID-19 testing hotline: (509) 764-3331
• Wenatchee Testing Sites
• Walgreens COVID Testing

• Columbia Basin Family Medicine:                                 (509) 754-3330
• Columbia Basin Hospital:                                              (509) 754-6431
• Confluence Health:                                                        (509) 663-8711 option 1
• Samaritan Health Care:                                                 (509) 764-3331 
• Moses Lake Community Health Center:                        (509) 765-0674
• Quincy Community Health Center:                                (509) 787-6423
• Quincy Valley Medical Center (drive-up covid testing): (509) 787-3531
• RIZA Family Medicine:                                                  (509) 764-7492

The Ephrata School District will accept the results of your At Home COVID-19 Tests if you follow these directions:

Step 1:

Write the full name of the person testing on the test along with their date of birth and the date the test was taken.

Step 2:

Follow the instructions included in your At Home COVID-19 Test and take the test as directed.

Step 3:

Report the results of the At Home COVID-19 Test to your child's school.

Step 4:

Take a photo of the completed At Home COVID-19 Test and email that to your child's school.

Example of Completed Test:

 

Department of Health Testing Information 

 

Download: What to Do if a Person is Symptomatic Flyer 

A student that tests positive for COVID-19 is required to isolate for five days at home regardless of vaccination status. 

Students can return to school and activities after five days have passed since symptoms first appeared if: 

1. No fever within the past 24 hours (without medication) AND 
2. Symptoms have significantly improved AND 
3. Obtain a negative antigen test required to return, mask optional

If students choose not to test after day five, they must continue isolating through day 10.

Regardless of vaccination status, students and staff potentially exposed to COVID-19 are encouraged to:

• Monitor for symptoms 
• Consider wearing a well fitting mask for 10 days after the last date of exposure
• Get tested 3-5 days after their last exposure

Though the state does have a specific physical distancing requirement, Ephrata Schools work to maximize distance between students when possible in schools and on school transportation. We also make every effort to move activities outside when the assignment or project allows. 

Face coverings are optional for students, staff and visitors. They can be required in limited settings and situations (if an individual is sick with COVID-19, if an individual is assisting a sick person, when visiting a sick room or nurses' room).

Student Vaccination

Student vaccinations are not required. However, If your child is vaccinated, we will be glad to record that information if you would like to share it with the school district. This information will be helpful as we work on contact tracing and sports guidance. To notify the District of your child’s vaccination, simply email your child’s school nurse.

Staff Vaccination

Staff vaccination is required by the State of Washington.