Month: October 2020
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*Updated* USD 259 Students will attend school in a blended onsite model starting in November
By: Jayla Olson and Jason Reida Update: The school board voted on October 31st to affirm the decision to transition to the blended onsite model, but have moved the start date to November 12th pending the scheduled November 9th board meeting. Class will occur in a blended onsite model starting in the second nine weeks…
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Fans will be allowed to attend sporting events
On October 5th, 2020, the Wichita Public Schools Board of Education announced that they would be letting fans back into school stadiums with some restrictions in place. All spectators attending school sporting events must wear a mask and practice social distancing. They will also be required to answer screening questions before entering. Spectators will be…
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Mask usage and social distancing not enforced at Bishop Carroll football game
Bishop Carroll Catholic High School, one of the state’s top football programs, did not enforce mask usage and social distancing at their September 18th football game. This has raised public health concerns and questions over how Wichita Public Schools will handle crowds once fans are allowed back in the stadiums. Photos captured by Jaron Mullins…