by:John Domol
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Today, Wednesday August 19th is the first day of school for most students who attend Diocese of Grand Rapids Catholic Schools.
Grand Rapids Catholic School officials say the overwhelming majority of students — upward of 95 percent — will return to the classroom this fall for in-person learning.
The return to schools for Catholic students includes that all staff and students in grades 6-12 will wear face masks in classrooms. Kindergarten through fifth are not required to wear masks in the classroom but they’re encouraged to do so.
Catholic school buses will be run at half capacity and masks are required for riders. Superintendent Dave Faber told News 8 that he expects most parents to drive their children to school themselves.
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