MILTON-FREEWATER â The Milton-Freewater and Athena-Weston school superintendents each sent letters to their studentsâ families on Monday, Jan. 4, in anticipation of an upcoming return to the classroom for students.
Under Gov. Kate Brownâs new policy, which she announced on Dec. 23, metrics saying when districts may reopen are now guidelines instead of mandates. That means the final decision is now made by the local school district in conjunction with its local health department.
Brown also stated she hopes students, especially elementary students, can begin returning to the classroom by Feb. 15.
In Milton-Freewater, some changes could occur as soon as Monday, Jan. 11.