On Thursday March 12, 2020, Rocky View Schools released a letter to parents and guardians pertaining to COVID-19 and the updated actions they are taking. 

  • In reaction to the WHO pandemic declaration,RVS has decided to cancel all overnight student field trips outside the Province of Alberta effective immediately
  • Absenteeism will be closely monitored in a way of monitoring the health of students and track the reasons for student absences
  • If a student arrives at school with flu symptoms or develop symptoms at school the student will be taken to the infirmary and await to be picked up by parent or guardian
  • Schools will continue to encourage students to practice proper hand washing, covering sneezes and coughs and review the importance of not sharing food water or personal items
  • Cleaning practices by custodial staff and bus drivers has been increased
  • All water fountains have been turned off

Rocky View Schools will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates in a timely manner.