2023 RUSD COVID-19 Updates
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COVID-19 Guidelines for Student Safety - October 2023
Please click here to view the COVID-19 Guidelines for Student Safety (updated October 2023). The intent of this document is to provide you with a better understanding of District and school COVID-19 guidelines and to ensure student safety. Please take a minute to review the document and discuss it as needed with your child.
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The Rialto Unified School District opened its doors in August for traditional school to start the 2021-2022 school year. RUSD staff continues to work diligently to make our schools safe as we combat COVID-19. Please use this page as a resource. On this page, you will find our Reopening Plan, COVID-19 Guidelines for Student Safety, District protocol, and updates as Federal, State, local, and District guidelines are changed.
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Reopening: Instructional & Operational Plan
The Rialto Unified School District is prepared to reopen for the 2021-2022 School Year. You can view our Reopening: Instructional & Operational Plan in both English and Spanish.
The plan covers:
• Information on COVID-19 safety protocols
• Precautionary measures for schools
• Safety guidelines for students and staff
News
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COVID-19 Update: Lifting Mask Mandate for PreK-12 (3/8/22)
Please click here to read the latest update on masking in RUSD schools, effective Monday, March 21, 2022, when students and staff return from Spring Break.
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Masking Update (2/15/22)
Please click to view a letter sent to RUSD families and staff on the current guidelines for masking at school sites per the California Department of Public Health.
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Temporary Closures Due to COVID-19 Guide (Updated 1/28/22)
Please click here to review our guide for when and how temporary closures due to COVID-19 within the Rialto Unified School District take place.
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COVID-19 Guidelines for Student Safety (Updated 1/11/22)
Please click here to view the COVID-19 Guidelines for Student Safety.
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Reopening Letter for RUSD Families (7/28/21)
A letter was sent to Rialto Unified School District families on July 29, 2021, to give an update on the reopening of schools. Follow the link to view the letter.
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Sports Reopening (3/15/21)
The RUSD Board of Education took action on March 15, 2021, in a Special Board Meeting to approve the return of the athletic programs.
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District Measures for COVID-19
As we return to school, the Rialto Unified School District will continue to regard the health and safety of our students, teachers, and staff as our highest priority. Safety measures include:
- Increased quality of filters in HVAC system (from MERV 8 to MERV 13 — hospital grade)
- Air purifiers are provided in each classroom and main office.
- Frequent disinfecting of workstations and high traffic areas
- Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) available for students and staff: masks, face shields, hand sanitizer, disinfectant spray, and gloves.
COVID-19 Resources
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RUSD Resources
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San Bernardino County Resources
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National Resources