COVID-19 – The Puma Press

Mollie Kauffman, head of primary and same-day care at a University of Washington clinic, wears a mask, face shield and gloves to
evaluate a patient with respiratory symptoms. Kauffman is one of several UPrep parents working in the fight against COVID-19.

Heroes in Our Community

May 18, 2020

A man playing Minecraft in a dark room. (Alexander Kovalev/Pexels)

What to Do During Quarantine

May 18, 2020

Governor Jay Inslee speaks in King County about COVID-19. In an April announcement, Inslee closed state schools through the end of the school year.

COVID-19 Closes Schools Until Fall

May 18, 2020

Illustrated by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is an image of the structure of the coronavirus pathogen. First detected in Wuhan, China as a respiratory illness, COVID-19 has spread to become a pandemic affecting school communities like UPrep.

UPrep Responds to Coronavirus Pandemic

April 3, 2020

Senior Ben Rothman prepares to swing during batting practice. Before the statewide shelter-in-place order, the baseball team held daily informal captain’s practices to remain ready for any shot at a season.

Hold the Ball

April 3, 2020

A freshman biology class at UPrep met in a Zoom classroom while working from home. As the Upper School transitioned to distance learning, students and faculty leaned heavily on technology.

A New Way of Learning

April 3, 2020

Given the pandemic-induced campus closure, Intensives have been shortened and renamed. New

Intensives Amended to Fit Distance Learning Format

April 2, 2020

In response to an outbreak of COVID-19 in King County, UPrep has installed new hand sanitizing stations throughout campus to promote healthy behavior among students. At time of press, the Washington Department of Health has reported 10 deaths and 39 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington.

Anticipating an Outbreak

March 21, 2020

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