St. Lucie Public Schools Partners with Allied Health to Offer
On-Site COVID-19 Testing for Employees and Students
St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) is partnering with Allied Health to open Covid-19 testing sites at select schools. All St. Lucie Public School students and employees will be eligible for testing. Both rapid and PCR tests will be available. Students under the age of 18 must have a parent present for testing. Asymptomatic students who have been quarantined for exposure at school can return to school on day 5 of their quarantine with a negative PCR or rapid test. Similarly, asymptomatic employees who have been quarantined for exposure at work can take a Covid-19 test on day 6 and return to work on day 7 of their quarantine with a negative PCR or rapid test.
Testing Sites Open as of Wednesday, September 8, 2021:
| Manatee Academy K8 1450 SW Heatherwood Boulevard Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 Open: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM | Fort Pierce Central High School 4101 South 25th Street Fort Pierce, FL 34981 Open: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
More locations will be added in the coming days and will be advertised on the District’s website at www.stlucieschools.org.
About St. Lucie Public Schools
St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) proudly serves students with a graduation rate of 97% percent at the six traditional high schools. As a high-ranking B-rated District, there are no failing schools, and SLPS ranks among the top one-third of Florida’s districts for student achievement. The District also has the distinction of being recognized as one of St. Lucie County’s Best Places to Work. The mission of SLPS is to ensure all students graduate from safe and caring schools equipped with the knowledge, skills and desire to succeed. Connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, or visit http://www.stlucieschools.org.
