JANESVILLE, Wis. – Nearly 1,300 staff members from the School District of Janesville were given the option to take the COVID-19 vaccine Friday.
Students at every level got the day off of school, while teachers and other faculty members took turns getting shots at Mercyhealth in Janesville.
“I’m very excited that we’re having this opportunity to get vaccinated so early and get back to normal hopefully sometime soon,” said Ahlia Dupree, who teaches math at Janesville Craig. “I was just really excited knowing that we had got this chance. I know the medical professionals deserve to get it first…It’s just thrilling to hopefully keep us as safe as possible and keep our kids safe.”
By Adam Duxter
Jan 22, 2021 7:48 PM
JANESVILLE, Wis. – Nearly 1300 staff members from the School District of Janesville were given the option to take the COVID-19 vaccine Friday.
Students at every level got the day off of school, while teachers and other faculty members took turns getting shots at Mercyhealth in Janesville.
“I’m very excited that we’re having this opportunity to get vaccinated so early and get back to normal hopefully sometime soon,” said Ahlia Dupree, who teaches math at Janesville Craig. “I was just really excited knowing that we had got this chance. I know the medical professionals deserve to get it first…It’s just thrilling to hopefully keep us as safe as possible and keep our kids safe.”