PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Pickerington Schools announced this week its changing its mask policy next year.

What You Need To Know

  • Pickerington Schools will change its mask policy to optional, starting Jan. 4

  • The district decided to make the switch in January to allow parents and guardians time over the holidays and winter break to get children vaccinated

  • Quarantine protocols will remain the same for vaccinated and unvaccinated students and staff

Masks will be optional for students from kindergarten through sixth grade, starting Jan. 4.

Superintendent Chris Briggs said officials decided to make the switch on Jan. 4 to allow parents and guardians time over the holidays and winter break to get children vaccinated.

Briggs announced the change in a letter to the Pickerington Community on the district's website earlier this week.

"The health and safety of our schools and community has always been our No. 1 priority. So, as we move forward with this mask optional implementation, we encourage all students and staff to follow proper public safety protocols, which include asking those who are not vaccinated to wear masks," Briggs said.

Briggs said quarantine protocols will remain the same for vaccinated and unvaccinated students and staff.

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