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The East Greenbush CSD has proposed a $116 million capital project that, if approved by voters, would improve facilities and grounds at all seven schools at no additional cost to the local taxpayer. The proposed capital project will be a proposition on the School Budget Vote and Board Election ballot scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

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Case of Pertussis Confirmed at Columbia High School

Oct 25, 2019 | Columbia, District

The following information was emailed to parents of Columbia High School students following a confirmed case of pertussis by the Rensselaer County Health Department.

The Rensselaer County Health Department has informed us that a Columbia High School student has been diagnosed with pertussis (whooping cough). The student is receiving medical care and is out of school. Although the likelihood that your child has been exposed to pertussis through interaction at school is low, this letter is being sent home to all parents to inform you of signs and symptoms related to pertussis.

Pertussis is a very contagious respiratory disease that is usually spread through the air with close indoor repeated contact to a sick person by talking, coughing, or sneezing. Please watch your child for symptoms which usually appear between 3-21 days after exposure.

Common Signs and Symptoms:

Begins with:

  • Runny or stuffy nose
  • Occasional cough
  • Low or no fever
  • Sneezing

After a week or two, signs and symptoms become worse and usually include:

  • Severe coughing attacks
  • Coughing followed by vomiting, turning blue, difficulty catching one’s breath, or a high pitched “whoop” sound
  • Coughing that is not helped by medications

If your child is showing symptoms of pertussis please keep them home and call the doctor. For the most accurate diagnosis, your child should be tested. Children who have been treated for pertussis should stay home until after the 5th day of medication.

As pertussis circulates in the community, it is important for all to take measures to stop the spread of illness, which include:

  • Ensuring your immunizations are up to date (adults and children)
  • Coughing and sneezing into your elbow or tissue (not into your hand or air)
  • Keeping yourself and your children away from others when sick

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Columbia High School Health Office at 518-207-2070.

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