Southern Door School District is taking the hassle out of getting a test if your child has COVID-19 symptoms. The district was able to get into a state program that makes COVID-19 testing available four days a week at the school. Both the rapid and the PCR test varieties are available for students and staff members if they are feeling ill. The turnaround times are approximately 15 minutes for the rapid test and 24 hours for the PCR. The district is requiring students to show they have a negative test to return to school for those that are symptomatic. Superintendent Chris Peterson says parents want their kids in school and hopes this program makes it convenient for them to get the answers they need sooner.

Like other school districts in the state, Peterson says COVID-19 has affected their operations in other ways including a current shortage of bus drivers and substitute teachers.