Weekly testing continues at JECSD as surrounding community works to offer more vaccination clinics

As more teachers, staff and students within the Jordan-Elbridge Central School District receive their COVID-19 vaccinations, protocols within the schools are remaining the same to stop the spread of the disease.

Each Monday, 200 students at JEHS are tested. That’s everyone who participates in extra-curricular activities. For the last two Mondays in a row, all 200 students tested negative. Along with this weekly testing, cleaning protocols haven’t eased up. At each school, rooms are cleaned between classes, and masks and social distancing remain requirements.

Vaccinations also remain a top priority in the fight against COVID-19. Next week, 28 high schoolers will receive the second dose of their Pfizer vaccines. It’s thanks to a clinic hosted by Onondaga County at Marcellus High School two weeks ago. High School Principal Mark Schermerhorn said it’s a good start and called the number of sign-ups something to build on.

There’s another upcoming opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The Village of Jordan, in conjunction with the Town of Elbridge, is offering a vaccination clinic on Saturday, May 15^th. That will take place at the JE Community Center on Route 31. The Pfizer vaccine will be administered, and the second shot will be given on June 5^th.

Pre-registration is required by calling the Jordan Village Office at 315-689-7350, Monday-Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. You must register by Wednesday, May 12^th.