Coronavirus Updates - Holy Innocents' Episcopal School

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Holy Innocents’ is one of the nation's largest Episcopal schools, enrolling 1,360 students in grades PK3-12. Here, in a uniquely vibrant learning community, filled with encouragement and every imaginable opportunity, students are able to explore their talents, pursue their passions and achieve their full potential.
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Coronavirus Information and Updates

Official updates from HIES regarding COVID-19 and its impact on the school community.

CURRENT COVID-19 POSITIVES

Information updated Jan. 27, 2021

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Primary School

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Lower School

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Middle School

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Upper School

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All Other Departments

News

Keeping Our Campus Safe – Empty or Full

Keeping Our Campus Safe – Empty or Full

Apr 7 2020

HIES campus security officers continue patrols during closure.

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Classrooms Go Virtual During Time Away from Campus

Classrooms Go Virtual During Time Away from Campus

Apr 1 2020

Division leaders have implemented a variety of measures to provide instruction for students.

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Latest Developments

COVID-19 Update: All Divisions
(Sent Jan. 2, 2021)

COVID-19 Update: Policies and Protocols
(Sent Dec. 9, 2020)

Updates from the COVID-19 Response Committee
(Sent Oct. 9, 2020)

COVID Update
(Sent Sept. 3, 2020)

Upper School Return to Campus
(Sent Aug. 25, 2020)

Upper School to Open Remotely 8/13-28
(Sent Aug. 4, 2020)

Staggered Start: Aug. 13-14
(Sent July 31, 2020)

Back-to-School Guide 2.0
(Sent July 24, 2020)

Summer Updates
(Sent June 19, 2020)

An 'Extraordinary' Year!
(Sent May 21, 2020)

Hope on the Horizon
(Sent May 5, 2020)

End-of-Year and Summer Updates
(Sent April 22, 2020)

Remote-Learning Schedule Update
(Sent April 3, 2020)

Remote-Learning Schedule Update
(Sent March 23, 2020)

COVID-19 Update
(Sent March 20, 2020)

COVID-19 Update: Campus Closed to All
(Sent March 17, 2020)

HIES Campus Closed March 13-27
(Sent March 12, 2020)

HIES Classes Canceled Friday, March 13, and Monday, March 16
(Sent March 10, 2020)

Head of School's COVID Update
(Sent March 9, 2020)

Head of School's COVID Update
(Sent March 6, 2020)

Note from Head of School Re: Coronavirus
(Sent Feb. 27, 2020)

COVID-19 Resources

Counseling Resources

HIES Counselors

Amy Adams, Primary School, amy.adams@hies.org
Fraser Kent, Lower School, fraser.kent@hies.org
Nicole Hopkins, Middle School, nicole.hopkins@hies.org
Katie Cruce, Upper School, katie.cruce@hies.org

Counseling Resources

Resources for Families in Distress
Communicating with Teens During COVID-19
Screen Time Guidelines During COVID-19
Coping Skills Spotlight: 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique (all ages)
1001 Ideas to Keep Your Kids Busy (all ages)
Learning Deep Breathing (all ages)
Gratitude Program (all ages)
Parent Guide to Resilience (all ages)
Free Online Events & Activities for Kids Staying at Home (all ages)
Supporting Teenagers & Young Adults During COVID-19 (MS & US)
Scavenger Hunt Ideas (PS, LS, MS)
How to Set Realistic Expectations and Cope with Transitions (PS & LS)
Getting Kids to Listen (PS & LS)
Positive Discipline Action Plan for Staying Home with Children (PS & LS)
Online Book for Kids About Coronavirus Pandemic (PS & LS)
Protecting Your Mental Health During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Video: Kid-Friendly Explanation of Coronavirus (children 8+
Talking to Teens and Tweens About the Coronavirus
Mindfulness Strategies to Support Children in Times of Crisis (Lower and Middle School)
Talking to Kids About Coronavirus (Primary School and Lower School)
Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreak
Talking to Children About COVID-19
Kid-Friendly Comic Exploring Coronavirus (Lower and Middle School)

Learning Support Resources

Activity Ideas

Whether on campus or remotely from your home, Auxiliary Programs is here to support you! Our BASE staff and ACE instructors are working to create and find activities that you can do with your families during our remote learning period.

Need inspiration? Click on our Wakelet link below! We'll update it regularly with activity ideas, messages from our instructors, and more! Contact us with suggestions at aux@hies.org.

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