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With COVD-19 numbers on the decline and new science pointing to less spread of the virus at schools, Public Health Madison and Dane County is giving the green light to opening more elementary schools. At the Monday, Dec. 14, meeting of the Oregon school board, district superintendent Leslie Bergstrom said updated guidance from PHMDC that arrived just hours earlier will allow grades 3-6 to return next month if schools meet certain requirements. She said virtual schooling will be an option the rest of the year for families who would prefer it. Students in grades K-2 have been back in classes since Oct. 5, but Bergstrom said the district is planning to have students in grades 3-5 return Tuesday, Jan. 19 for half-days. Students in sixth grade would return for half-days on Monday, Jan. 25.