Willmar Superintendent Jeff Holm says successful return to in-person learning depends on the community Students are returning to Willmar Public Schools this month for full in-person learning, but the success of their return hinges on everyone complying with COVID-19 safety protocols. 5:33 am, Feb. 12, 2021 × John Rodriguez, left, picks up his 5-year-old son Damion Rodriguez from kindergarten Tuesday afternoon at Kennedy Elementary School in Willmar. Elementary schools in the Willmar Public School district resumed in-person learning Tuesday. Secondary students will follow them later this month. Erica Dischino / West Central Tribune WILLMAR — Willmar Public Schools elementary students returned to in-person classes Tuesday morning.