Owatonna Public School administration, teachers, and parents expressed excitement for the return of students to classrooms on Monday, January 11 after an extended time of distance learning over the holiday period. Each of those groups were on hand for a virtual Coffee and Conversation hosted by Superintendent Jeff Elstad, who said he is more than ready for Monday. I have not run across one staff member in Owatonna that has boisterous concerns about that. What I would tell you, is I think there s always this level of anxiety of what will that mean for me.I think there s some anxiety with individuals. But I would say, in general, across the board, our staff are elated to be back in buildings. Can t wait to see there kids again.