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Back to school again

It's already that time of year
where summer comes to an end,
teachers prepare for the upcoming
school year, and students head back
to class.
Schools throughout the Wayne-
Westland Community School District
(WWCSD) had Open House before
the last weekend of the month. Stu-
dents along with their parents at-
tended to figure out their schedules,
meet the teachers, and find their
lockers.
For some students, with virtual
learning last year, it was their first
time stepping foot into the schools.
The first day of school was Mon-
day, August 30th.
The elementary students had a
half-day of school, while the middle
and high school students had a full
day of school.
Last school year, due to COVID-
19, Wayne Memorial did virtual
classes until March 1st. Then the
school switched to two hybrid
groups, group A and group B. Group Students on the first day of school.
A did in-person classes on Monday
and Tuesday. Group B did in-person The order took effect immedi-
classes on Thursday and Friday. ately, just in time for the first day of
Wednesday was full remote for the school.
entire school. Masks also continue to be re-
This year, students are returning quired for students, staff, and driv-
to school in-person five days a week ers while using WWCSD
with the exception of the students transportation services, such as
who chose the Wayne-Westland Vir- school buses. This is due to the fed-
tual Academy. Those students will eral mandate and CDC's require-
complete their schooling remotely. ment for face masks on public
On Friday, August 27th, The transportation.
Wayne County Health Department is- With the start of a brand new
sued a new public health order man- school year, after everything the stu-
dating all local schools and daycare dents and staff experienced last year
providers to require face masks to with COVID and online learning,
be worn by students, faculty, staff there is much anticipation and ex-
and visitors in school and during citement to see what this in-person
school-sponsored indoor events. year has in store.

6 · September 2021 · The Wayne Dispatch