MEDFORD, Ore.– Sending thousands of kids back to school in the middle of a pandemic, is no easy task.
Most of the rules, like social distancing, washing your hands, requiring masks and staying home when you’re sick, will cover the entire district.
But Medford School District ‘s Natalie Hurd, says a mandatory health screening will also required before entering district buildings.
Hurd said, “We are going to be screening kids upon entry and there are going to be some more tighter protocols with pickup and drop-off.”
Some elementary schools will relax tardiness rules.
Students are also being urged to bring their own water bottles to school.