SMCPS - Health and Safety

Mental Health Resources ^{SMCPS Mental Health Resources page}	Student Risk Behavior ^{Help reduce high-risk youth behaviors}
Staff Mental Health Resources & Wellness ^{Resources for SMCPS Staff}	Vector Solutions \| Formerly Safe Schools ^{Vector Alert incident reporting system}
Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation Reporting ^{Help Maintain a safe & secure learning environment}

The health and safety of our students and staff remain a top priority of St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS). We continue to work collaboratively with the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) and we follow the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to protect our school community.

	Hand Washing SMCPS students and staff members are encouraged to wash their hands frequently throughout the school day. What you need to know about handwashing (video) Lo que necesitas saber acerca del lavado de manos
	Hand Sanitizer Hand sanitizer and hand sanitizing stations are provided throughout SMCPS buildings. Using Hand Sanitizer
	Covering Coughs and Sneezes Covering coughs and sneezes can help prevent the spread of serious respiratory illnesses like influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), whooping cough, and COVID-19. Covering Your Cough or Sneeze
	Staying Home When Sick Students and staff should stay home with ANY signs/symptoms of illness. If fever-reducing medication was required within the past 24 hours to maintain a normal body temperature, you should NOT be in school.
	Cleaning SMCPS building services staff continue to perform routine cleaning and disinfecting. Special attention is given to high-touch areas.
	Face Covering Optional Individuals may wear a face covering/mask if they choose or by the direction of a healthcare provider.