COVID-19 Testing

End of COVID-19 Surveillance Testing at Atlanta Public Schools (as of August 1, 2023)

As of August 1, 2023, Atlanta Public Schools no longer provides weekly surveillance testing at Atlanta Public Schools. Please read below for other testing opportunities that may be helpful.

COVID-19 Self-Reporting and Isolation

As of March 6, 2024, students and staff who test positive for COVID-19 may return to normal activities once the following conditions are met: 

1. Your symptoms have improved overall, and 
2. You have not had a fever (without using fever-reducing medication). 

Students and staff who test positive should submit a self-report form to alert their school/workplace of their positive results via the following links: 

• Staff: http://tinyaps.com/?CovidStaffForm or  
• Students: http://tinyaps.com/?CovidStudentForm

COVID-19 Over-the-counter (At-home) test kits will be available at APS schools and buildings as part of the Georgia ELC Reopening Schools Program

• Over-the-counter test kits are available to distribute to all APS schools.
• Test kits can be distributed to APS staff, students, and their families. 
• Please ask your school nurse or designated person to request at-home test kits.
• Additional at-home test kits may be distributed in situations where clusters or increased cases are identified in a classroom or school setting.
• Expiration Dates: OTC Kits
  • Expiration dates have been extended by the FDA for multiple OTC COVID-19 test-kits, included BinaxNOW. This extension was granted after continued product testing.
  • To locate the new expiration date for your test kits, 
    • Locate the Lot # on your OTC covid-19 test kit. 
    • Click this: https://www.globalpointofcare.abbott/us/en/support/binaxnow-covid-19-antigen-self-test-us.html#:~:text=A%20CERTAIN%20TEMPERATURE%3F-,EXPIRATION%20DATE%20EXTENSION,-Since%20the%20launch
    • Enter your lot # in the search box. 

COVID-19 Community Testing Sites

Individuals may find alternative testing through their healthcare provider, pharmacies such as CVS and Walgreens, and urgent care.

No-Cost COVID-19 test sites can be found here: No-Cost COVID-19 Testing​ Locator (CDC Website)

These locations require insurance (private or state) or payment: 

1. Viral Solutions Drive-Thru Urgent Care: Drive-Thru Urgent Care
   • Diagnostic testing available for COVID-19, RSV, Strep, and Flu. Other services also available. 
2. APS Care Centers: https://www.atlantapublicschools.us/Page/65939
   • Diagnostic testing for respiratory illnesses may be available. Please call the center to check availability.