For Parents/Guardians of Rising 7th and Rising 12th Grade Students:

Staunton City Schools cares about our students, families and our community health and wellness.   As you know, there are several required vaccinations necessary for school attendance.   For a complete required vaccination listing, please click Virginia Department of Health School and Day Care Minimum Immunization Requirements. 

Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine - Effective July 1, 2021, a minimum of 2 doses of MenACWY vaccine. The first dose should be administered prior to entering 7th grade. The final dose should be administered prior to entering 12th grade. 

* If you are 16 or older when you get your first dose you are not required to get a booster. Talk to your child’s healthcare provider about this vaccine.  

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine - Effective July 1, 2021, a complete series of 2 doses of HPV vaccine is required for students entering the 7th grade. The first dose shall be administered before the child enters the 7th grade. After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent or guardian, at the parent's or guardian's sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.

Meningococcal Disease: is a rare but serious disease that can cause meningitis and infections in the bloodstream. Meningococcal disease spreads when one person comes into contact with the saliva of  an infected person, most often through coughing, sneezing, or kissing. It can infect  otherwise healthy people and cause very serious, or even deadly infections. (CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) 

Diphtheria, Tetanus, & Pertussis (DTaP, DTP, or Tdap) - Effective A booster dose of the Tdap vaccine is required for all children entering the 7th grade.

Where to get vaccinated?

To schedule an appointment for the MedACWY vaccine and Tdap booster call 

• your child’s healthcare provider; or,
• the Staunton-Augusta Health Department (540) 332-7830; or,
• the Waynesboro Health Department (540) 949-0137

If you have specific questions about these requirements, please contact your child’s health provider or the school nurse at your child’s school. 

Kindergarten Registration

To complete registration at your child’s school, please bring the following with you:

• Your child’s original birth certificate
• Family’s proof of residence (ex. Lease or utility bill)
• Parent’s/ guardian’s driver’s license (or photo identification) 
• Your child’s physical exam and immunizations record (within a year prior to start date of Kindergarten)
• Custody papers (if necessary)

Kindergarten Registration Flyer - English

Kindergarten Registration Flyer - Spanish

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Health & Safety Update 2/27/2022

Updates Regarding Health and Safety February 27, 2022

Community Letter re: Senate Bill 739

Updated CDC Guidance 2/25/22

Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT)

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ARP ESSER III Plan

On April 21, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education issues an Interim Final Rule (IFR) on ARP Act ESSER III funds. The IFR was effective immediately and has the authority of law. The IFR requires that each LEA that receives ARP ESSER III funds must submit a plan that describes how it will use ARP Act ESSER III funds. Click Here to View the Plan for Staunton City Schools
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Staunton City Schools has partnered with ESS to manage our substitute teacher program. 

ESS hires, trains, and places talented substitute personnel and offers a variety of positions to match your availabilityand interests.  You receive the training and support you need to enter the classroom confident and prepared!

Apply now to join the ESS team!