ACPS will transition to a new weekly COVID-19 testing vendor, Aegis, beginning Monday, March 21, 2022. While much of the process will remain the same as with our current vendor, Curative, there are a few differences for staff and families to note:
- The day of the week and time will be different for some schools and programs. Please go to the ACPS On-Site COVID Testing website to see if your location has a new date and/or time for weekly testing.
- Tests provided through Aegis will be PCR tests versus antigen/rapid tests. This means that results will now be received anywhere from 24-72 hours after the test.
- Any individual who has had COVID-19 within the last 90 days should not participate in the testing with Aegis, as they may continue to test positive even though they are no longer contagious.
- Students and staff will only need to register one time to be tested weekly. There is no need to register each week.
Staff who have exemptions must continue to test weekly, whether they use this vendor or not.
Families may register their students for testing at ACPS Students: Aegis COVID Screening Testing Registration.
ACPS Staff may register for testing at ACPS Staff: Aegis COVID Screening Testing Registration.
For any challenges with the registration process, please email VASchools@testingworks.com. If you have questions regarding the COVID-19 Testing Program, please reach out to the ACPS Contact Tracing Team at contacttracing@acps.k12.va.us or 703-619-8082.
ACPS is grateful to all of our committed staff and families who continue to show flexibility and resilience as we work together to contain the spread of this virus.