APS released updated health guidance for the 2021-2022 school year Friday. Author: Nate Lynn Updated: 6:52 PM MDT July 23, 2021 AURORA, Colo. — Aurora Public Schools (APS) has released updated health guidance for the 2021-2022 school year that requires unvaccinated staff to wear masks and strongly recommends them for unvaccinated students. The message from Superintendent Rico Munn shared on the district's website Friday says all staff who are vaccinated will not be required to wear masks at schools and district sites. The mask mandate for unvaccinated staff will take effect on Aug. 2, according to APS. >WATCH: The video above is about parents objecting to requiring masks for unvaccinated students.