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August 3, 2021
Tomorrow is the first day of school for the Ocean Springs School District and kids will have a COVID-19 policy to follow when they arrive on campus in the morning.
The Ocean Springs Board of Trustees voted three to two to implement a mask requirement to begin the school year which will be re-evaluated on a weekly basis.
Earlier today, meet the teacher took place at many of their schools, giving parents and students the opportunity to see the classroom and meet their teacher.
Last year meet and greets were not possible due to the pandemic. For parents at Magnolia Park Elementary, it puts their mind at ease getting to meet the teacher before school starts. It is especially important for the parents of youngsters that are attending school for the first time. Parent Jessica Douglas said, “I know that it’s very important for the kindergarten parents to be able to come in, see the building, and see where they’re sending their precious little one off f
Ocean Springs School District implementing mask mandate
August 3, 2021
The Ocean Springs School District held a special called meeting to vote on the mask mandate for students, staff, and visitors regardless of vaccination status.
Board President Joe Cloyd, board members Jim Smith, and Eric Camp voted for a mask mandate after reviewing recent delta variant data.
While board members Kacee Waters and Jim Patano did not agree to require masks for anyone.
The final vote was a three to two decision. For tomorrow’s first day of school, Ocean Springs School District will require masks while indoors and on school buses.
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