SHOSHONI — Starting today, April 28, masks are now optional within the Fremont County School District No. 24 schools, according to an announcement made by the district. The school district announced today on Facebook that they have been granted an exception request to the Statewide Public Health Order No. 1, which requires face masks within schools where social distancing cannot be maintained. “Starting today, masks will not be required in our schools, anyone and everyone is welcome to continue to wear them, but they are not required in our school due to the exception request. Please respect those that continue to mask as they may have a family member they are trying to protect,” the Facebook post states.