information from Seattle Public Schools
We are happy to announce that we now have 60,000 rapid antigen tests available for staff and students, which were provided by the Washington State Department of Health. In light of the surge in COVID-19 transmission in our community due to the Omicron virus, we’ll be using these tests to support a healthy return to school.
Seattle Public Schools will offer voluntary, universal testing for SPS staff and students on January 3.
This means there will be no school for SPS students on Monday, January 3. School will resume in-person on Tuesday. There will be no athletic practices. We encourage families to contact their childcare provider to determine if they will be open on Monday.
Our goal in providing wide-scale testing is to minimize the transmission of the Omicron virus and reduce intermittent disruptions to in-person learning. Because 80% to 90% of positive cases are asymptomatic, identifying them before, and quickly after, classes resume will reduce the spread of the virus in our schools.
Meals on Monday, January 3
- Buildings will be open during normal hours for those students who need to access meal services.
- All schools will serve grab-and-go lunches between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for student meals.
COVID Testing Sunday, January 2, Central and Southeast Seattle Schools
To support a healthy return to school next week, SPS and our testing partner, Premier Medical Group (PMG), will be providing rapid antigen COVID testing for students that attend Seattle Public Schools in the Southeast and Central regions at South Shore PreK-8 School.
Who, When, and Where
South Shore PreK-8 4800 S Henderson St., Seattle, WA 98118
Enter the clinic through the front doors of the school.
Sunday, January 2, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- This is a walk-up clinic. When you arrive, you will be given an estimated wait time. Please dress warmly as the line will likely extend outside.
- Test results will be shared by text the same day. To receive test results, you will need a smart phone or current email address.
- Testing is free and insurance is not required.
- All students under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult at the clinic site.
- Visitors and students must be masked and physically distanced while waiting for the test.
Who is encouraged to test?
This testing event is for students that attend Seattle Public Schools in the Southeast and Central regions.
All SPS students who have COVID-19 symptoms, regardless of vaccination status.
- SPS students who have been exposed to someone who has COVID-19 over the winter break:
- If fully vaccinated, test 5-7 days after exposure.
- If unvaccinated, test immediately and again 5-7 days after exposure if test negative.
- Unvaccinated students who have been identified as a close contact of someone with COVID-19 over the winter break and are eligible to return to school after a 7-day quarantine with a negative test on or after day 5 of exposure.
South Shore PreK-8 Registration and Consent for Premier Medical Group (PMG)
Registration and test consent can be done in advance or at the clinic and will speed process. You can register online but will need a phone to receive an access code by text. Register online.
Steps for registration
- Register yourself as a user. Parents or guardians must be registered before adding your child to the testing portal. Tip: Type in your phone number, don’t use auto fill.
- Select your child’s school and sign the consent.
- Click “Ready to Test” graphic . Click “OK” when the popup box confirming your visit appears
- At the bottom of the screen use the + sign to add your student as a companion.
- Complete the consent.
- Share the testing QR code with clinic staff when you arrive.
After Results
If your child tests positive for COVID-19
- You will get confirmation by text or email
- You will receive a phone call from PMG requiring your child to isolate
- Please let your child’s school know immediately if your child tests positive. This helps stop the spread of the virus and helps keep schools open. The central office nursing team will contact your family directly to provide additional information including when your child can return to school.
If your child tests negative for COVID-19
COVID Testing Monday, January 3, Regional Clinics
These are testing clinics at regional middle schools open to all SPS students. All clinics will be held in the cafeteria unless otherwise noted.
Denny International Middle School
Southwest Seattle
2601 SW Kenyon St.
Monday, January 3, 1 – 4 p.m.
- For Southwest region students
- Test given: Abbott BinaxNOW rapid antigen tests (results in 15 minutes)
- Tests administered by SPS staff and volunteers
- Walk-in; no appointment needed
- Consent form to print and fill out Forms will also be available at the school clinic.
Eckstein Middle School
Northeast Seattle
3003 NE 75th St.
Monday, January 3, 1 – 4 p.m.
- For Northeast region students
- Test given: Abbott BinaxNOW rapid antigen tests (results in 15 minutes)
- Tests administered by SPS staff and volunteers
- Walk-in; no appointment needed
- Consent form to print and fill out Forms will also be available at the school clinic.
Hamilton International Middle School:
Northwest Seattle
1610 N 41st St.
Monday, January 3, 1 – 4 p.m.
- For Northwest region students
- Test given: Abbott BinaxNOW rapid antigen tests (results in 15 minutes)
- Tests administered by SPS staff and volunteers
- Walk-in; no appointment needed
- Consent form to print and fill out Forms will also be available at the school clinic.
Jane Addams Middle School
Northeast Seattle
11051 34th Ave. NE
Monday, January 3, 1 – 4 p.m.
- For Northeast region students
- Test given: Abbott BinaxNOW rapid antigen tests (results in 15 minutes)
- Tests administered by SPS staff and volunteers
- Walk-in; no appointment needed
- Consent form to print and fill out Forms will also be available at the school clinic.
Madison Middle School
Southwest Seattle
3429 45th Ave. SW, 1-4 pm
- For Southwest region students
- Test given: Abbott BinaxNOW rapid antigen tests (results in 15 minutes)
- Tests administered by SPS staff and volunteers
- Walk-in; no appointment needed
- Consent form to print and fill out Forms will also be available at the school clinic.
McClure Middle School
Central District
1915 1st Ave. W
Monday, January 3, 1 – 4 p.m.
- For Central region students
- Test given: Abbott BinaxNOW rapid antigen tests (results in 15 minutes)
- Tests administered by SPS staff and volunteers
- Walk-in; no appointment needed
- Consent form to print and fill out Forms will also be available at the school clinic.
Meany Middle School
Central District
301 21st Ave. E
Monday, January 3, 1 – 4 p.m.
- For Central region students
- Test given: Abbott BinaxNOW rapid antigen tests (results in 15 minutes)
- Tests administered by SPS staff and volunteers
- Walk-in; no appointment needed
- Consent form to print and fill out Forms will also be available at the school clinic.
Mercer International Middle School
Southeast Seattle
1600 S Columbian Way, 1-4 pm
- For Southeast region students
- Test given: Abbott BinaxNOW rapid antigen tests (results in 15 minutes)
- Tests administered by SPS staff and volunteers
- Walk-in; no appointment needed
- Consent form to print and fill out. Forms will also be available at the school clinic.
Robert Eagle Staff Middle School
Northwest Seattle
1330 N 90th St., 1-4 pm
- For Northwest region students
- Test given: Abbott BinaxNOW rapid antigen tests (results in 15 minutes)
- Tests administered by SPS staff and volunteers
- Walk-in; no appointment needed
- Consent form to print and fill out Forms will also be available at the school clinic.
South Shore PreK-8 School
Southeast Seattle
4800 Henderson St., Seattle, 4 to 8 p.m.
- For Southeast students
- Test given: BD-Veritor rapid antigen tests (results in 15-30 minutes)
- Tests administered by PMG
- Walk-in; no appointment needed, but pre-registration will speed the process. See instructions for PMG testing.
Washington Middle School
Central District
2101 S Jackson St., 1-4 p.m.
- For Central students
- Test given: Abbott BinaxNOW rapid antigen tests (results in 15 minutes)
- Tests administered by SPS staff and volunteers
- Walk-in; no appointment needed
- Consent form to print and fill out Forms will also be available at the school clinic.
Whitman Middle School
Northwest Seattle
9201 15th Ave. NW, 1-4 p.m.
- For Northwest students
- Test given: Abbott BinaxNOW rapid antigen tests (results in 15 minutes)
- Tests administered by SPS staff and volunteers
- Walk-in; no appointment needed
- Consent form to print and fill out Forms will also be available at the school clinic.
