University Park Elementary COVID Cases
- Temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher when taken by mouth
- Sore throat
- New uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing (or, for students with a chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in their cough from baseline)
- Diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal pain
- New onset of severe headache, especially with a fever
- Loss of taste or smell
January 4, 2021
During the winter break, one (1) student previously lab-confirmed with COVID-19 was cleared to return to in-person instruction and campus activities.
January 4-5, 2021
Lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported during the winter break include two (2) cases involving students and two (2) involving staff members. The contact-tracing investigation, conducted in collaboration with the Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) Department, identified zero close contacts at school in all cases. Because of privacy requirements, the names of the individuals will not be released.
As always, please watch for symptoms of COVID-19. Any of the following symptoms indicate a possible COVID-19 infection:
- Temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher when taken by mouth;
- Sore throat;
- New uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing (or, for students with a chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in their cough from baseline);
- Diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal pain; or
- New onset of severe headache, especially with a fever.
- Loss of taste or smell.
If you or any member of the Highland Park ISD community begins experiencing any of these symptoms in a way that is not typical, you are encouraged to contact your physician and the school nurse. Anyone who is lab-confirmed to have COVID-19, please notify UP school nurse Amy Huey at (214) 780-3420.
December 17, 2020
- Temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher when taken by mouth
- Sore throat
- New uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing (or, for students with a chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in their cough from baseline)
- Diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal pain
- New onset of severe headache, especially with a fever
- Loss of taste or smell
December 2, 2020
- Temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher when taken by mouth
- Sore throat
- New uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing (or, for students with a chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in their cough from baseline)
- Diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal pain
- New onset of severe headache, especially with a fever
- Loss of taste or smell
December 1, 2020
- Temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher when taken by mouth
- Sore throat
- New uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing (or, for students with a chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in their cough from baseline)
- Diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal pain
- New onset of severe headache, especially with a fever
- Loss of taste or smell
November 27, 2020
- Temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher when taken by mouth
- Sore throat
- New uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing (or, for students with a chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in their cough from baseline)
- Diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal pain
- New onset of severe headache, especially with a fever
- Loss of taste or smell
November 24, 2020
- Temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher when taken by mouth
- Sore throat
- New uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing (or, for students with a chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in their cough from baseline)
- Diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal pain
- New onset of severe headache, especially with a fever
- Loss of taste or smell
November 13, 2020
- Temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher when taken by mouth
- Sore throat
- New uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing (or, for students with a chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in their cough from baseline)
- Diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal pain
- New onset of severe headache, especially with a fever
- Loss of taste or smell
November 11, 2020
- Temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher when taken by mouth
- Sore throat
- New uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing (or, for students with a chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in their cough from baseline)
- Diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal pain
- New onset of severe headache, especially with a fever
- Loss of taste or smell
November 9, 2020
One (1) staff member previously lab-confirmed with COVID-19 has been cleared today to return to in-person instruction and campus activities.
November 9, 2020
- Temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher when taken by mouth
- Sore throat
- New uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing (or, for students with a chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in their cough from baseline)
- Diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal pain
- New onset of severe headache, especially with a fever
- Loss of taste or smell
November 5, 2020
- Temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher when taken by mouth
- Sore throat
- New uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing (or, for students with a chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in their cough from baseline)
- Diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal pain
- New onset of severe headache, especially with a fever
- Loss of taste or smell
November 4, 2020
- Temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher when taken by mouth
- Sore throat
- New uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing (or, for students with a chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in their cough from baseline)
- Diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal pain
- New onset of severe headache, especially with a fever
- Loss of taste or smell
November 2, 2020
- Temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher when taken by mouth
- Sore throat
- New uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing (or, for students with a chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in their cough from baseline)
- Diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal pain
- New onset of severe headache, especially with a fever
- Loss of taste or smell
October 16. 2020
One (1) student previously lab-confirmed with COVID-19 has been cleared today to return to in-person instruction and campus activities.
October 8, 2020
All student families at University Park Elementary School were notified about one (1) additional lab-confirmed case of COVID-19 involving a student. The student was present on the UP campus Friday, Oct. 2. Because of privacy requirements, the name of the student will not be released.
The Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) Department is always contacted about reported COVID-19 cases and, in collaboration with HPISD, the DCHHS always conducts a thorough contact tracing investigation. This process includes phone calls to persons who are determined to be in close contact. The community’s full support and cooperation are needed during the contact tracing phase. If you are ever contacted, please make every effort to respond in a timely manner to contact tracing calls from DCHHS and HPISD.
The lab-confirmed student and those determined to be in close contact will remain off campus for up to 14 days from last contact to prevent any further spread. In-person instruction will continue at University Park.
Additionally, cleaning protocols on campus have been implemented. These protocols were established by DCHHS guidelines and are outlined in HPISD’s Back to School plan.
As always, please watch for symptoms of COVID-19. Any of the following symptoms indicate a possible COVID-19 infection:
- Temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher when taken by mouth;
- Sore throat;
- New uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing (or, for students with a chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in their cough from baseline);
- Diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal pain; or
- New onset of severe headache, especially with a fever.
- Loss of taste or smell.
If you or any member of the Highland Park ISD community begins experiencing any of these symptoms in a way that is not typical, you are encouraged to contact your physician and the school nurse. Anyone who is lab-confirmed to have COVID-19, please notify UP school nurse Amy Huey at (214) 780-3420.
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September 28, 2020
All student families at University Park Elementary School were notified about one (1) additional lab-confirmed case of COVID-19 involving a student. The student was present on the UP campus last Wednesday, Sept. 23. The contact tracing investigation, conducted in collaboration with the Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) Department, has identified zero close contacts in this case. Because of privacy requirements, the name of the student will not be released.
The Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) Department is always contacted about new cases. The community’s full support and cooperation are needed during the contact tracing phase. If you are contacted, please make every effort to respond timely to contact tracing calls from DCHHS and HPISD.
Additionally, cleaning protocols on campus have been implemented. These protocols were established by DCHHS guidelines and are outlined in HPISD’s Back to School plan.
The lab-confirmed student will remain off campus for up to 14 days from last contact to prevent any further spread. In-person instruction will continue at University Park.
As always, please watch for symptoms of COVID-19. Any of the following symptoms indicate a possible COVID-19 infection:
- Temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher when taken by mouth;
- Sore throat;
- New uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing (or, for students with a chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in their cough from baseline);
- Diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal pain; or
- New onset of severe headache, especially with a fever.
- Loss of taste or smell.
If you or any member of the Highland Park ISD community begins experiencing any of these symptoms in a way that is not typical, you are encouraged to contact your physician and the school nurse. Anyone who is lab-confirmed to have COVID-19, please notify UP school nurse Amy Huey at (214) 780-3420.
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September 24, 2020
All student families at University Park Elementary School were notified about one (1) lab-confirmed case of COVID-19 involving a student. The student was last present on the UP campus today, Thursday, Sept. 24. Because of privacy requirements, the name of the student will not be released.
The Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) Department has been contacted about this case. All students and staff who were determined to be in close contact have been notified or are in the process of being notified directly by DCHHS and the campus nurse. The community’s full support and cooperation are needed during the contact tracing phase. If you are contacted, please make every effort to respond timely to contact tracing calls from DCHHS and HPISD.
Additionally, cleaning protocols on campus have been implemented. These protocols were established by DCHHS guidelines and are outlined in HPISD’s Back to School plan.
The lab-confirmed student and those determined to be in close contact will remain off campus for up to 14 days from last contact to prevent any further spread. In-person instruction will continue at University Park.
As always, please watch for symptoms of COVID-19. Any of the following symptoms indicate a possible COVID-19 infection:
- Temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher when taken by mouth;
- Sore throat;
- New uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing (or, for students with a chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in their cough from baseline);
- Diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal pain; or
- New onset of severe headache, especially with a fever.
- Loss of taste or smell.
If you or any member of the Highland Park ISD community begins experiencing any of these symptoms in a way that is not typical, you are encouraged to contact your physician and the school nurse. Anyone who is lab-confirmed to have COVID-19, please notify UP school nurse Amy Huey at (214) 780-3420.
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