Who is eligible for a COVID-19 test?

Any OKCPS employee who is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or has had a known exposure to a positive person can be tested. At this time, staff need to fit into one of those categories to be tested. If you are being tested due to an exposure, health officials recommend waiting 5 days after exposure before being tested. Additionally, any family member of the employee who lives within their household and is over the age of 18 is also eligible to be tested as long as they also fit into the criteria listed above. 

Where is testing available?

OKCPS is offering free COVID-19 rapid antigen testing at 7 locations throughout the district. Testing locations are: Britton Elementary, John Marshall Enterprise Middle School, Eugene Field Elementary, Adelaide Lee Elementary, Emerson North, Willow Brook Elementary and Student Support Center at Westwood.

Employees who wish to be tested for COVID-19 should make an appointment using the links below. Please note that the last test will be administered 15 minutes prior to the end of the time window. Each location will have specific instructions when you arrive. Please see below for those details.

*Testing is available Monday - Friday at all locations listed during their designated times. Testing will not be available if the district is closed. 

What do I do when I get there?

Be sure you have your OKCPS photo ID.  Masks are also required when visiting any school site, including for COVID-19 testing. Only when the test is being administered can your mask be moved down to expose your nose for the nasal swab. The school nurse administering the test will provide you with specific direction upon arrival to the testing site. 

1. Britton - The test administrator will meet visitors in the front lobby at the main entrance to administer the test and will provide follow up instructions for obtaining results.
2. JMEMS - Visitors should park in SW lot, and the test administrator will greet visitors at the door near the loading dock to administer the test and will provide follow up instructions for obtaining results. 
3. Eugene Field - Please pull into front entrance parking lot and call (405) 587-5700 when you arrive. The test administrator will meet you at your car to and will provide instructions for the test and obtaining results. 
4. Adelaide Lee - Visitors will come in through the main entrance and enter the computer lab immediately on the right. The test administrator will be stationed there to administer the test and provide follow up instructions for obtaining results. 
5. Emerson North - Pull up to the front of the school (on 6th street) and call 405 587-7900.  Please remain in your car. The test administrator will meet you there and will administer the test and provide instructions for obtaining results. 
6. Willow Brook - Visitors should drive to the east parking lot and call the number on the door to alert the test administrator who will meet visitors outside to administer the test and provide follow up instructions for obtaining results. 
7. Student Support Services at Westwood - Visitors should park and enter at the west side of the building and call the number posted on the door to alert the test administrator you have arrived. Anika Wilson. The test will be administered and employees will receive follow-up instructions on obtaining test results.

Who is eligible for a COVID-19 test?

Any OKCPS employee who is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or has had a known exposure to a positive person can be tested. At this time, staff need to fit into one of those categories to be tested. If you are being tested due to an exposure, health officials recommend waiting 5 days after exposure before being tested. Additionally, any family member of the employee who lives within their household and is over the age of 18 is also eligible to be tested as long as they also fit into the criteria listed above. 

Anyone who doesn’t meet the above criteria can find a free testing location near you by visiting: https://www.testokc.com/. 

How do I request a test?

Employees who wish to be tested for COVID-19 should make an appointment using the links below. Please note that the last test will be administered 15 minutes prior to the end of the time window. Each location will have specific instructions when you arrive. Please see below for those details. 

Where is testing available?

OKCPS is offering free COVID-19 rapid antigen testing at 7 locations throughout the district. Testing locations are: Britton Elementary, John Marshall Enterprise Middle School, Eugene Field Elementary, Adelaide Lee Elementary, Emerson North, Willow Brook Elementary and Student Support Center at Westwood.

Do I have to be sick to request a test? 

Any OKCPS employee who is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or has had a known exposure to a positive person can be tested. At this time, staff need to fit into one of those categories to be tested. If you are being tested due to an exposure, health officials recommend waiting 5 days after exposure before being tested.

Testing is voluntary. By offering free testing to our staff, OKCPS hopes to eliminate the barrier of access to testing.

What kind of test is this? 

The tests being administered by OKCPS nurses are a rapid antigen test. The antigen test can diagnose current SARS-CoV-2 infection by detecting viral proteins.

How is the test administered?

A special 6-inch cotton swab is inserted up each of your nostrils and moved around for about 15 seconds. It won’t hurt, but it might be uncomfortable. The swab with the material from inside your nose is then tested using an analyzer. 

Who will administer the test?

OKCPS school nurses will administer the test and have been trained by Total Wellness on performing the swab and using the analyzer. 

Is there any paperwork required? 

Yes, employees and household members who are over the age of 18 are required to complete a consent form, which designates that test result information is provided to OKCPS, Total Wellness, and the Oklahoma State Department of Health. The consent form can be downloaded here. Employees are encouraged to print and fill out the form before arriving for testing. However, testing sites will have forms available for those who need it. Employees are also encouraged to bring their OKCPS-issued employee photo ID. 

How soon will I get the results? 

Test results are available in 15-20 minutes and will be shared with the employee in writing before they leave the testing site. 

What if my test is negative, but I have symptoms?

Please stay home and monitor your symptoms.  Close contacts should wait 5 days from contact with a positive person to be tested. Employees who have symptoms and/or believe they have been exposed but have negative results to a rapid test should seek a PCR test through your healthcare provider or  a state or county testing facility. Local testing availability can be found here https://www.testokc.com/. 

What if my test is positive? 

Stay home and immediately report your test results to OKCPS (see the next question for how to report). Additionally, as a matter of public health, your positive test result will be shared with the District COVID-19 team as well as requisite health departments. 

How do I report a positive COVID-19 Test Result?

OKCPS employees who work at a school building (with the exception of SNS staff and Guest Teachers) should report a positive COVID-19 test or exposure to their principal and/or your school’s contact tracer. 

OKCPS employees who work at the Clara Luper Center for Educational Services, the Operations Center, Student Support Services at Westwood should report a positive COVID-19 test or exposure by calling the district’s COVID-19 line, (405) 587-CV19. Guest Teachers and SNS staff members should also use the CV19 line to report a positive COVID-19 test or exposure.