Savannah-Chatham public schools vaccination clinics for ages 12 & older; mandatory weekly COVID testing for athletes, students certain extra-curricular activities
Savannah-Chatham public schools plan to start COVID testing in collaboration with COVID Testing Appointments, LLC.
COVID testing will be mandatory for students participating in athletics and other identified extra-curricular activities.
Weekly testing will begin Oct. 5, 2021. Registration will be required before testing can be offered.
Learn more here.
There is no cost for students or staff associated with this service.
Testing will occur on designated days at school. Students will not be required to travel for testing. Results are typically returned within 24 hours.
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High School Vaccination Clinics
In addition to mandatory COVID testing for athletes, all Savannah-Chatham public high schools also will be offering SCCPSS vaccination clinics this fall. Students will be able to receive two shots on these vaccination days. These days will be in October and November 2021, depending on the school.
SCCPSS has teamed up with St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System, the Coastal Georgia Department of Health, Hospice of Savannah, Savannah Fire Department, and Chatham Emergency Services to host vaccine clinics at area high schools for staff and students 12 years of age or older.
Schools have been divided into clusters with neighboring elementary and middle schools assigned to a high school. First shots, second shots and Pfizer boosters will be offered to those who meet the criteria. All sites will offer vaccinations from 1:30 – 4:30 on the specified dates.
Appointments are not required but participants will be asked to register prior to vaccination clinic date. Parental consent is required for anyone under the age of 18. Register online here.