Two Prairie High School employees test positive for COVID-19

Only one of the employees had been in the building, on Sept. 16

CLARK COUNTY — Battle Ground Public Schools has notified parents and staff that two employees at Prairie High School have tested positive for COVID-19.

Only one of the two had been at the school on Sept. 16. The other was not in the building during their infectious period.

The CASEE Center in the Battle Ground school district. File photo
The CASEE Center in the Battle Ground school district. File photo

In an email sent to families on Wednesday, the district said Clark County Public Health has conducted a thorough investigation and notified any individuals who may have come into close contact with either case.

Students are currently doing fully online learning in the Battle Ground school district, and no students were identified as potential close contacts, according to the district. 

Cleaning crews will work to disinfect all surfaces, in accordance with public health guidelines.

Parents with questions are asked to contact Catherine Shannon, the district’s Health Services and Nursing Supervisor: shannon.catherine@battlegroundps.org or (360) 885-5436.