Dillons celebrated the opening of the newest Dillons Pharmacy in Emporia with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday morning, welcoming members of the community and the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce inside
“Nothing replaces that human connection,” said principal Kevin Cushing. “As teachers we need to connect with students we need to understand them as human beings and you can’t do that in a zoom box.”
Carondelet High School reopened for in-person learning at the end of October using a hybrid model. The principal says social distancing, masks, plexiglass and other safety measures have made it possible.
“We’re just finishing up our eighth week with students on campus with zero spread on campus,” said Cushing.
A third of the students are still attending class virtually, and kids have the option to switch back to distance learning if they have concerns.