JDC students return to the classroom
Published 7:24 am Wednesday, March 24, 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.
Holley Cochran / The Prentiss Headlight—Kristen Forrester and her assistant Tabriel Thomspon were happy to see their desks full of Kindergarten students at J. E. Johnson Elementary in Prentiss.
Holley Cochran / The Prentiss Headlight—Calvin Newsome teaches PE to the first graders at J. E. Johnson Elementary in Prentiss. Students aren't able to have traditional PE classes because of COVID-19.
All three Jefferson Davis County Schools opened March 22 for 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.
“I am extremely excited to return to traditional learning,” said Jefferson Davis County High School Principal Carrie Hammond Walker. “The students seem excited as well.”
“The first day was a blast. Although we all had on masks, you could see everyone smiling with their eyes. Our number one priority is to keep everyone safe. We will continue to follow all CDC guidelines as we finish the last term off strong.”
“It is as if we never had a break,” said J. E. Johnson Principal Johnnel Stewart.
“I was so eager to see all the children together. I have missed them.”
J.E. Johnson had a total of 375 students in classrooms Monday morning. There are 128 students remaining virtual giving a total of 503 student enrolled in Johnson.
