COVID-19 Information
USM COVID-19 Information
University School of Milwaukee's leadership team, along with Kathleen Roebber, head school nurse, are in charge of managing the school's COVID-19 protocols. The health and safety of the entire USM community is the primary driver in all decision making. This team, along with the school's medical advisors, regularly review and discuss ongoing guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Wisconsin's Department of Health Services (DHS), and our local health departments.
On-campus COVID-19 Testing
The USM testing site is open on all school days and select non-school days from 7 to 8:15 a.m. and 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. Any updates to that schedule will be posted here.
As of Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, Wisconsin's Department of Health Services has revised their guidelines to provide COVID-19 rapid antigen and laboratory PCR testing at no charge for USM students, employees, and their family members. The testing site also offers COVID-19 rapid PCR and antibody tests, along with influenza A/B and RSV tests, for a cost, and receipts are available for insurance purposes.
USM Community Test Pricing
- COVID-19 rapid antigen: Free for USM students, employees, and their family members
- COVID-19 laboratory PCR: Free for USM students, employees, and their family members
- COVID-19 rapid PCR: $149.99
- COVID-19 antibody: $64.99
- Influenza A/B: $79.99
- RSV: $39.99
USM's on-campus testing site is located in the transportation building (R on the campus map), with testing conducted by our partner, Novir.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the current COVID-19 symptoms to monitor for?
- When should individuals stay home from school?
- What happens when an individual tests positive for COVID-19?
- How should I report a positive COVID-19 test result?
- What should an individual do if they have someone in their household who has tested positive for COVID-19?
- What does USM do when an individual may have been in close contact with someone at school with COVID-19?
- How do I set up the Novir COVID-19 testing results notifications?
- Are face masks required at school?
- Will USM be conducting any school-wide testing of students and employees?
- Do I need to report any COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters?
- Are guests able to visit school?
What are the current COVID-19 symptoms to monitor for?
When should individuals stay home from school?
What happens when an individual tests positive for COVID-19?
How should I report a positive COVID-19 test result?
What should an individual do if they have someone in their household who has tested positive for COVID-19?
What does USM do when an individual may have been in close contact with someone at school with COVID-19?
How do I set up the Novir COVID-19 testing results notifications?
Are face masks required at school?
Will USM be conducting any school-wide testing of students and employees?
Do I need to report any COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters?
Are guests able to visit school?
Other Questions or Comments
Please email your questions or comments to covid@usm.org.