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Mask mandate lifted for schools, some districts keep rule for now
After State Superintendent Molly Spearman rescinded face mask requirements in schools, some of the area s largest districts are hanging on. Author: Alicia Neaves Updated: 12:50 AM EDT May 13, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. Students wearing a mask in public schools is a decision left up to parents. Governor McMaster made the announcement in his new executive order Tuesday.
State Superintendent Molly Spearman reluctantly followed suit Wednesday, announcing that the Department of Education is lifting mask requirements in schools.
However, administrators in some of the area s largest school districts say they will continue to require masks.
Prisma Health helps vaccinate Richland One teachers and staff
Richland One teachers, bus drivers, cafeteria workers and other staff were able to get vaccinated at Gamecock Park near Williams-Brice Stadium. Author: Nic Jones Updated: 6:30 PM EST March 12, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. Richland County School District One partnered with Prisma Health to help vaccinate teachers and staff on Friday at Gamecock Park.
A little over a week ago, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster made the announcement that teachers would be placed in the Phase 1B group in order to receive the vaccine. On March 8th, Phase 1B officially began in the Palmetto State.
Richland One to remain virtual through âat leastâ end of January
Richland One to remain virtual through âat leastâ end of January By Laurel Mallory | January 12, 2021 at 5:02 PM EST - Updated January 12 at 11:41 PM
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Richland County School District One will keep students virtual until at least the end of January, district officials said Tuesday, citing high COVID-19 activity in the state.
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However, in a letter shared with parents Tuesday, Superintendent Craig Witherspoon said the district âwill remain in Phase 1 (eLearning) at least for additional two weeks, through Friday, January 29.â
Witherspoon said the district wants to keep things as consistent as possible for students.