Coronavirus Updates

Our office is working closely with State and County officials to ensure our schools and our community are properly informed with information and resources regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus). We will share resources and information on this page.

June 24, 2020: Update from Governor Doug Ducey

June 1, 2020: ADE | Roadmap for Reopening Schools

March 30, 2020: Governor Ducey and Superintendent Hoffman have announced an extension of school closures through the end of the 2019-2020 School Year.

Important Links:

• LATEST UPDATES from the Arizona Department of Health Services
• LATEST UPDATES from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• COVID-19 Progress Report and Local Recommendations
• Arizona Department of Education: Guidance to Schools on COVID-19
• #AZtogether: Resources, Information, and more
• Pima County Health Department Updates: Website | Twitter | Facebook
• ADE: Special Education Guidance for COVID-19
• Arizona Child Care Resource & Referral
• USDA Meals for Kids Site Finder

Community Resources:

• Arizona Daily Star: List of places to find FREE MEALS for children during school closures
• First Things First: Parenting in the time of coronavirus and social distancing
• NAMI: Ending The Silence - Student Resource for Mental Health
• 4 Tips for Your Families Trying PBIS at Home
• CDC: Taking Care of Your Emotional Health
• Help & Hope for Youth: Mental Health during the Coronavirus Pandemic
• Promotions for internet service
• Stress: That Discomfort Your Feeing is Grief | Harvard Business Review
• Text, Talk, Set to Go: A virtual transition for juniors and seniors
• This is Tucson: Running List of Resources for Pima County Families impacted by school closures
• This is Tucson: Your guide to social distancing in Tucson: How to stay home, stay sane and support local businesses
• What should I do if I have Tooth or Mouth Pain during COVID-19?
• Article: Managing Fear and Anxiety During a Health Pandemic
• Pima County Works: Unemployment Resources/Information
• "Wash Your Hands" Printable Posters

Learning Resources:

• Scholastic Learn at Home 
• Arizona Public Media: At Home Learning
• Pima County Public Library | Download & Stream
• List of FREE education resources
• Fox Theatre for Families at Home

How You Can Help:

• Be patient and kind to each other during this challenging and unprecedented situation.
• Social Distancing
• Contact your school and district to see how you can help.
• Volunteer/Donate to local organizations like the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona
• Support local businesses: Shop online, order takeout, purchase gift cards

Videos

• The Coronavirus Explained & What You Should Do
• How To Name A Disease (Like COVID-19)
• Surgeon General PSA - Mental Health