JDC schools open for traditional learning today
Published 11:15 am Monday, March 22, 2021
Holley Cochran /The Prentiss Headlight—Nita Shoemake had a full classroom Monday morning after all JDC students returned to traditional learning. Shoemake teaches 2nd grade at Carver Elementary School in Bassfield.
Holley Cochran / The Prentiss Headlight—Jefferson Davis County School Interventionist Janell Posey works with the 3rd graders at G. W. Carver Elementary Monday morning.
All three Jefferson Davis County Schools opened this morning to traditional learning. This is the first time the students have been in the classroom for traditional learning since March 2020.
“Everything ran smoothly this morning,” said G. W. Carver Principal Dr. Crystal Haynes. “I was so happy to see all the children again. It feels so exciting to be normal.”
According to Haynes, 298 students were checked in this morning. Virtual students had the option to remain virtual throughout the end of the school year. Carver had 74 virtual students as of Monday morning.
