Serra Catholic High School Football Suspended After Positive COVID-19 test

Online Learning Scheduled
 
Following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Pennsylvania Department of Health protocols, and recommendations from the Diocese of Pittsburgh and the Allegheny County Health Department, Serra Catholic High School football practices and games are suspended for 14 days.  Forty-plus student/athletes and football staff will quarantine due to being notified that an individual with the team tested positive for COVID-19.  Also, out of an abundance of caution, the school building will be closed Monday, October 12, 2020, and all students will learn online.

The person who tested positive for the virus is following all health guidelines, and fortunately, is experiencing only mild symptoms. Students deemed to have been within close contact with a person who has tested positive are notified individually and according to health directives, are required to quarantine. 
 
“Our staff and school families have done an exceptional job with efforts to ensure the health and safety of everyone in our school community.  I am proud that we have consistently exceeded the standard practices established by various health organizations, and that we are well prepared to handle a situation like this,” said Tim Chirdon, Serra Catholic High School principal. 
 
All school families were notified of the need for a closure and will receive updates through school communication channels.
 
The Serra Catholic Eagles football team has a record of 4-0, having just won their Homecoming Game on October 9, 2020.