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Summer school programs spike by hundreds
MARTINSVILLE, Virginia (Martinsville Bulletin) School is not out for summer in Martinsville, Henry and Patrick counties.
In fact, after a year of virtual classes because of the pandemic, collectively the three school districts may have one of the most well-attended summer programs on record.
“We are offering summer school for elementary, middle and high school Monday through Thursday in June and in July,” Henry County Schools Director of Communication Monica Hatchett said. “We have approximately 900 students registered.”
An explore camp for students in the fourth through seventh grades will be made available as well as an extended school year program for some of the elementary-aged students.
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