By Heather Graves Correspondent GREEN BAY – The past year has been a roller coaster of uncertainty because of the COVID-19 pandemic, as a decision one week is outdated the next. Lacking direction from state and federal officials, school boards have been tasked with making decisions on in-person and virtual learning – stretching the scope …
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By Lee Reinsch Correspondent DE PERE – For the time being, students in grades 7-12 in the De Pere school district will continue the status quo – that is, learning part of the week from home and the other part in-person – in what’s known as a hybrid model. On Monday, Jan. 18, the school …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – After months of partial or total remote instruction because of COVID-19, the school district plans to start the second semester Monday, Jan. 25, with all students who opted for in-person instruction back in school five days a week. The plan for returning students was discussed Wednesday, Jan. 13, …
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By Heather Graves Correspondent GREEN BAY – After months of basing its decision to bring students back to school on positive COVID-19 cases in the community, the Green Bay school board has changed course. During a special board meeting, Tuesday, Jan. 19, board members approved a plan which now hinges on vaccination availability to school …
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By Heather Graves Correspondent GREEN BAY – It’s been nearly 10 months since a majority of Green Bay students have seen the inside of a classroom – instead learning virtually because of COVID-19. Despite discussing it at nearly every meeting since last March, the school board has made little progress on getting students back onsite. …
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By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer DE PERE – At the West De Pere school board meeting July 15 several residents spoke regarding an in-person opening to start the 2020-21 school year. “I’m a concerned parent with two children in the West De Pere school district,” said Elizabeth Kelnhofer. “I strongly discourage the district from implementing …
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By Lea Kopke Correspondent DE PERE – The De Pere school board discussed the draft of its return-to-school plan and asked questions of an area doctor at its virtual meeting Monday, July 20. Superintendent Ben Villarruel said the current plan only represents the best knowledge the district has gained in speaking with other school districts, …
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