Dear Students, Staff, Parents/Guardians:

This letter is to inform you that an individual at Cherokee High School has tested positive for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).   

At the recommendation of the Burlington County Health Department, Cherokee may remain open. Contact tracing has been completed and the individual’s exposure was traced to a source outside of Cherokee. No close contacts were identified at Cherokee.

Any student or staff member who is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms COVID-19 Screening Tool or being tested should notify the school nurse and remain home from school and all extra-curricular activities. Should you have any questions about this situation, please contact me directly at 856-983-5140 ext. 229000 or School Nurse Deidre Golden at 856-983-5140 ext. 221800.

Sincerely,

Donna Charlesworth
Principal
Cherokee High School