COVID-19 in Our Schools

ISEA and Iowa COVID-19 Tracker have partnered together to create a statewide map of COVID-19 outbreaks and quarantines in our schools.

If your school and/or district is not on the map or in the table below, please submit a report so that it can be added to both.

Scroll down to submit a school report:

COVID-19 School Data

If you want to link out to the news notifications and screenshots for many of the school reports, please click HERE.

COVID-19 College Data

Privacy Statement

Your identity, the status and identity of the person who has tested positive or negative, and the identities of those quarantined/isolated will be protected and stored offline in an encrypted physical hard drive.

Each positive and negative will be assigned a unique random identification number so that the data regarding the school location of the positive or negative can be made public, while completely protecting individuals.

Everything you share is protected, so please provide as much information as you are able to concerning the person who tested positive or negative for COVID-19.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me on Facebook or at sara.anne.willette@gmail.com.

Please submit your report here with as much information as possible.

Please email screenshots of school notifications to this address: covid19inourschools@gmail.com.

COVID-19 in Our Schools: Self-Reporting Tool

Are you reporting for yourself, your spouse, your child, or your school? *

Myself
My Spouse
My Child
My School or Daycare
My Community
My Area Education Agency (AEA)

Depending on your answer, you will be asked different questions.
If you are reporting for your school, please email a copy of the school notification to covid19inourschools@gmail.com.

Contact Information

Today's Date *

What is your name? *

Best Contact Method *

Email
Cell Phone (Call)
Cell Phone (Text)
Landline Phone (Call)

Please share contact information here: *

Contact information will be stripped and deidentified once the report is processed and uploaded.

Information About Quarantine/Isolation

Do you have a web link to news or a notification from a school? If so, please copy it here:

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Please submit a screenshot of your school notification here.

Was the person or persons quarantined/isolated?

Yes
No
Not Sure

How many students were quarantined/isolated?

How many teachers were quarantined/isolated?

How many other staff were quarantined/isolated?

How many bus drivers were quarantined/isolated?

If the person(s) quarantined/isolated is an educator or para-educator, which grade(s) does the person teach/assist?

Preschool
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Special Education
Not Applicable

When was the person(s) quarantined/isolated?

This question is optional, but it will help us understand how individual schools are implementing quarantine/isolation.
If you know when quarantine/isolation began, please share it here.

When will the person be released from quarantine/isolation?

This question is optional, but it will help us understand how individual schools are implementing quarantine/isolation.
If you know when quarantine/isolation ends, please share it here.

Information about the Positive/Negative Test

On what date was the test administered?

This question is optional, but it will help us understand how long the person was contagious prior to obtaining a test.

What type of COVID-19 test was administered?

PCR
Rapid Antigen
Serology (Blood)
Not Sure

This question is optional, but it will help us understand how easily Iowans have access to testing.

What was the test result? *

Positive
Negative
Inconclusive

It is common for antigen tests to be inconclusive, which could be a false negative and should be followed up with a PCR test if there is reason to believe that the person has COVID-19 - either due to exposure and/or symptom presentation.

Where was the COVID-19 test administered?

TestIowa Site or Clinic
Primary Care Provider
Emergency Room
Walk-In Clinic
Drive Thru Testing (Not TestIowa)
Unknown/Other

What is the name of the walk-in clinic?

This question is optional, but will help us build a list of clinics that provide testing.

What is the name of the drive-thru testing site?

This question is optional, but will help us build a list of clinics that provide testing.

How many days did it take for the test result to arrive?

Selected Value: 0

This question is optional, but helpful for understanding how quickly Iowans are receiving results.

Information About the Positive/Negative Person

Is the person awaiting test results?

Yes
No
Not Sure

Did the positive/negative person have contact with a known positive?

Yes
No
Not Sure

Has the positive/negative recovered and returned to school/work?

Yes
No
Not Sure

Does the positive/negative person have any symptoms?

Yes
No
Not Sure

COVID-19 can present with a wide range of symptoms or no symptoms at all.

What symptoms does the positive/negative person have?

Fever or Chills
Cough
Tightness in the Chest
Shortness of Breath
Fatigue
Muscle/Body Aches
Headache/Migraine
Loss of Taste and/or Smell
Sore Throat
Congestion or Runny Nose
Nausea and/or Vomiting
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Rashes
Bruising and Swelling of Fingers/Toes
Loss of Appetite
Brain "Fog" or Memory Issues
No Symptoms
Not Sure

This question is optional, but helpful for understanding how COVID-19 is affecting students, families, and school staff.

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

This question is optional.

If the positive/negative is a student, what grade are they currently in?

Preschool
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Not Sure
Not Applicable

If the positive/negative is an educator or para-educator, which grade(s) does the person teach/assist?

Preschool
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Special Education
Not Applicable
Not Sure

Biological Sex

Female
Male
Intersex
Prefer to Not Say
Not Sure

Does the positive/negative person have any of the following pre-existing conditions?

Diabetes
Pre-Diabetes
Obesity
Cancer (Any Type)
Any Chronic Lung Disease (Asthma, Reactive Airway Disease, COPD, Emphysema, Frequent Lower Airway Infections)
Smoker (Cigar/Cigarette or Vape)
High Blood Pressure
Cardiovascular Disease
Cerebrovascular Disease
Neurologic Conditions (Dementia, Alzheimer's, ALS)
Kidney Disease
Liver Issues
Immunocompromised or Immunodeficient
Hemoglobin Disorders
Pregnant Currently

How many kids under 5 years old live with the positive/negative?

How many kids between 5 and 9 years old live with the positive/negative?

How many kids between 10 and 19 years old live with the positive/negative?

How many adults between 20 and 29 live with the positive/negative?

How many people between 30 and 45 live with the positive/negative?

How many people between 46 and 60 live with the positive/negative?

How many people between 61 and 80 live with the positive/negative?

How many people 81 years old and older live with the positive/negative?

Has anyone else in the family of the positive/negative tested positive?

Yes
No
Awaiting Testing
Unsure

This question is optional, but it will help us understand how COVID-19 is affecting families.

Does the positive/negative person live with someone who is at high-risk?

Yes
No
Not Sure

What percentage of the time does the positive/negative person wear a mask when indoors with people (other than with their immediate family)? *

0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Not Sure

How much social distancing is the positive/negative person practicing?

0-6 feet
7-12 feet
13-18 feet
19-25 feet
25+ feet
Not Sure

School Information

On what date was the school notified of a positive test result or exposure risk?

This question is optional, but will help us understand how long probable positives are contagious prior to being tested and isolated.

Has the school or school district notified the public?

Yes
No
Not Sure

On what date did the school notify the public?

What is the name of the school or daycare? *

If there is no information about a specific school, please write the name of the school district.

What is the name of the school district (if applicable)? *

City *

State *

How many students have tested positive in this report?

Number of Students: 0

How many staff have tested positive in this report?

Number of Staff: 0

Does the school require students and staff to wear masks?

Yes, both students and staff.
Yes, only staff.
Yes, only students.
No, neither students nor staff.
Masks are recommended, not required.
Not Sure

There could be a few students and/or staff members who are unable to wear masks due to health issues. Please do not count these and/or staff when answering this question.

Does the school require students and staff to socially distance if possible?

Yes, both students and staff.
Yes, only staff.
Yes, only students.
No, neither students nor staff.
Recommended, but not required.
Not Sure

How much social distancing are students and staff practicing?

0-6 feet
7-12 feet
13-18 feet
19-25 feet
25+ feet
Not Sure

Thank you!

Thank you so much for filling out this self-reporting form. Your identity will be protected and never released, unless you wish to do so. Your privacy and safety are paramount.

Thank you!

Thank you so much for filling out this self-reporting form. Your identity and the identity of your spouse will be protected and never released, unless you wish to do so. The privacy and safety of your family are paramount.

Thank you!

Thank you so much for filling out this self-reporting form. Your identity and the identity of your child will be protected and never released, unless you wish to do so. The privacy and safety of your family are paramount.

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ISEA and Iowa COVID-19 Tracker have partnered together to create a statewide map of COVID-19 outbreaks and quarantines in our schools.If your school and/or district is not on the map or in the table below, please submit a report so that it can be added to both.

Scroll down to submit a school report:

COVID-19 School Data

If you want to link out to the news notifications and screenshots for many of the school reports, please click HERE.

COVID-19 College Data

Privacy Statement

Please submit your report here with as much information as possible.Please email screenshots of school notifications to this address: covid19inourschools@gmail.com.

COVID-19 in Our Schools: Self-Reporting Tool

Contact Information

Information About Quarantine/Isolation

Information about the Positive/Negative Test

Information About the Positive/Negative Person

School Information

Thank you!

Thank you!

Thank you!

Like this:

ISEA and Iowa COVID-19 Tracker have partnered together to create a statewide map of COVID-19 outbreaks and quarantines in our schools.

If your school and/or district is not on the map or in the table below, please submit a report so that it can be added to both.

Please submit your report here with as much information as possible.

Please email screenshots of school notifications to this address: covid19inourschools@gmail.com.