COVID-19 Updates & Information

Check this page daily for the the most up-to-date information communicated to our Trinity Catholic Schools Families as it pertains COVID-19 at this time. 

(Please note that our COVID-19 case graphic is only updated on school days.)

On Tuesday, October 27, 2020, we were notified of a positive COVID-19 case that impacts Trinity Junior High.  All households in grades 7-8 received an email from DeAnn Scheeler, including a letter from the Southwestern District Health Unit, indicating whether they are subject to close contact quarantine, and the according dates.  No other buildings were impacted by this case.

On Saturday, October 24, 2020, we were notified of a positive COVID-19 case that impacts grades K-4 at Trinity Elementary East and Trinity Elementary West.  All households in grades K-4 received an email from DeAnn Scheeler, including a letter from the Southwestern District Health Unit, indicating the dates for which they are subject to close contact quarantine.  This does not impact prekindergarten or Titan Tots Preschool.  Trinity Elementary North and Trinity Junior High & High School are not impacted by this case.  

On Thursday, October 22, 2020, we were notified of a positive COVID-19 case at Trinity Elementary North.  Due to a lag in contact tracing by the local and/or state health department, we are notifying you today, Saturday, October 24, 2020.  All households in grades 5-6 received an email from DeAnn Scheeler, including a letter from the Southwestern District Health Unit, indicating whether they are subject to close contact quarantine or not.  No other building was impacted by this case. 

On Thursday, October 22, 2020, we were notified of a positive COVID-19 case at Trinity Elementary East, and another at Trinity High School.  Both of these individuals were at home for several days, so there is no impact to any student, faculty, or staff.  No other TCS buildings were impacted by these cases. 

On Friday, October 16, 2020, we were notified of a positive COVID-19 case.  This case impacts Trinity High School.  All households in grades 9-12 received an email from DeAnn Scheeler, including a letter from the Southwestern District Health Unit, indicating whether they are subject to close contact quarantine or not.  No other TCS buildings were impacted by this case.  

On Thursday, October 15, 2020, we were notified of a positive COVID-19 case.  This case impacts Trinity Elementary West.  This person has been in close contact quarantine for several days, so there is no impact to any TCS building.  

On Monday, October 12, 2020, we were notified of a positive COVID-19 case.  This case impacts Trinity High School..  All households that were impacted received an email from DeAnn Scheeler, along with a letter from the Southwestern District Health Unit.  No other TCS buildings were impacted by this case.  

On Monday, October 12, 2020, we were notified of a positive COVID-19 case.  This case impacts Trinity Elementary West.  This person has been in close contact quarantine for several days, so there is no impact to any TCS Building.  

On Sunday, October 11, 2020, we were notified of a positive COVID-19 case.  This case impacts Trinity Elementary North.  There were no close contacts identified, due to effective social distancing by this person.  There is no action needed by any student, faculty, or staff at this time.  

On Saturday, October 10, 2020, we were notified of a positive COVID-19 case.  This case impacts Trinity High School.  All households at Trinity Junior High and High School received an email from DeAnn Scheeler, indicating whether they are subject to close contact quarantine or not, and relevant dates.  No other TCS buildings were impacted by this case.  

On Friday, October 9, 2020, we were notified of a positive COVID-19 case.  This case impacts Trinity High School.. This person has been in close contact quarantine for several days so there is no impact to any TCS building.  We are committed to transparent communication and therefore will add this to our "new" and "active" case graphic.  There is no action needed by any student, faculty, or staff at this time.

On Monday, October 05, 2020, we were notofied of a positive COVID-19 case.  This case impacts Trinity High School.  There were no close contacts identified, due to effective social distancing by this person and effective use of facial coverings.  There is no action needed by any student, faculty, or staff at this time.  

On Sunday, October 04, 2020, we were notified of a positive COVID-19 case.  This case impacts Trinity Elementary West.  This person has been in close contact quarantine for several days so there is no impact to any TCS building.  We are committed to transparent communication and therefore have added this to our "new" and "active" case graphic.  There is no action needed by any student, faculty, or staff at this time.

On Saturday, October 03, 2020, we were notified of a positive COVID-19 case.  This case impacts Trinity Elementary North.  This person has been in close contact quarantine for several days so there is no impact to any TCS building.  We are committed to transparent communication and therefore have added this to our "new" and "active" case graphic.  There is no action needed by any student, faculty, or staff at this time.

On Monday, September 28, 2020, we were notified of a positve COVID-19 case.  This case impacts Trinity Elementary North.  This person has been in close contact quarantine for several days, so there is no impact to any TCS building.  We are committed to transparent communication, and therefore have added this to our "new" and "active" case graphic.  There is no action needed by any student, faculty, or staff at this time. 

On Friday, September 25, 2020, we were notified of a positive COVID-19 case.  This case impacts Trinity Elementary West.  All households in Titan Tots Preschool at TEW received an email from DeAnn Scheeler, including a letter from the Southwestern District Health Unit, stating whether they are subject to close contact quarantine or not, and relevant dates.  No other TCS buildings were impacted by this case.  

On Thursday, September 24, 2020, we were notified of a positive COVID-19 case.  This case impacts Trinity High School.  All households in grades 9-12 received an email from DeAnn Scheeler, including a letter from the Southwestern District Health Unit, stating whether they are subject to close contact quarantine or not, and relevant dates.  No other TCS buildings were impacted by this case.

On Tuesday, September 22, 2020, we were notified of a positive COVID-19 case.  This case impacts Trinity Elementary West.  All households at TEW received an email from DeAnn Scheeler, including a letter from the Southwestern District Health Unit stating whether they are subject to close contact quarantine or not, and relevant dates.  No other TCS buildings were impacted by this case.

On Monday, September 21, 2020, we were notified of a positive COVID-19 case.  This case impacts Trinity High School.  All households in grades 9-12 received an email from DeAnn Scheeler, including a letter from the Southwestern District Health Unit, stating whether they are subject to close contact quarantine or not, and relevant dates.  No other TCS buildings were impacted by this case.  

On Saturday, September 19, 2020, we were notified of a positive COVID-19 case.  This case impacts Trinity Junior High.  All households in grades 7-12 received an email from DeAnn Scheeler, including a letter from the Southwestern District Health Unit, stating whether they are subject to close contact quarantine or not, and relevant dates.  No other TCS buildings were impacted by this case. 

On Saturday, September 12, 2020, we were notified of a positive COVID-19 case.  This person has been in close contact quarantine for several days, so there is no impact to any TCS building.  We are committed to transparent communication, and therefore have added this to our "new" and "active" case graphic.  There is no action needed by any student, faculty, or staff at this time. 

On Wednesday, September 9, 2020, we received a call regarding a positive COVID-19 case.  This person has been in close contact quarantine for several days, so there is no impact to any TCS building.  We are committed to transparent communication, and therefore have added this to our "new" and "active" case graphic.  There is no action needed by any student, faculty, or staff at this time.

On Thursday, September 03, 2020, Governor Burgum adjusted Stark County's risk level to YELLOW, which effectively moved our Titan Smart plan into YELLOW.  You may access the full Titan Smart plan HERE, but these are the most important changes, effective Tuesday, September 08, 2020:

• Teachers move to a model that accommodates both face-to-face learning and distance learning.  Parents who wish to begin a distance learning model should contact their school building principal (Mrs. JoLyn Tessier PK-4; Miss Amy Grinsteinner 5-6, and Fr.  Hochhalter 7-12) to make arrangements.
• We will only allow visitors into our buildings who have a scheduled appointment.  Parents who wish to bring an item to school for a child must contact the school office and arrange for contactless delivery.
• Gatherings will be limited to a maximum of 250 people.  Click here to view Mr. Grinsteinner's video explanation of how this change affects activities.
• All activities, including Holy Mass, in the St. John Paul II Chapel will be closed to the public.  Holy Mass continues to be streamed on our Titan-20 page and our YouTube channel.  Holy Mass changes at TEE and TEW are at the discretion of their respective parishes.

As part of our Titan Smart plan, we provide information on new, active, and recovered positive COVID-19 cases as they impact Trinity Catholic Schools.  We strive for timely, transparent communication.  If you or your child(ren) have been impacted by a positive COVID-19 case, you will be contacted by the Southwestern District Health Unit or the ND Department of Health.  If you have not been contacted, these resources have not deemed a need for you or your child(ren) to take action.

Click here to access the livestream of the 2020 Fall Sports Meeting