First day back in classrooms for Shelby County Schools
SCS Students Return to School By Briseida Holguin | March 1, 2021 at 5:53 PM CST - Updated March 1 at 5:53 PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Monday was the first day back in school for Shelby County School teachers and some students.
The district welcomed Pre-K thru 5th-grade students back into the classroom, students in 6th through 12th-grade return March 8th.
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“We’re stronger together. Coronavirus did not defeat us, because we are 901,” Dr. Ray said.
Monday, about 30% of students returned to the classroom.
Parents dropping off their children told WMC they feel having their child back in the classroom will help them excel academically.