(Le Mars) — With the exception of the Kingsley-Pierson school district that began classes last week, all of the other surrounding area schools will start next week. Gehlen Catholic School will hold orientation on Monday, August 24th with students returning to classes on Tuesday, August 25th. Amy Jungers, the Development Director with Gehlen Catholic says the concern is on the students, faculty, and staff personal safety. Jungers says Gehlen Catholic will begin by holding in-person classes with emphasis on social distancing.
She says parents of elementary age students will want to be aware of some changes when dropping off, and picking up, their children.
Masks and/or face coverings will be required to be worn by students, faculty, and staff. However, Jungers says there will be a few exceptions.
Jungers says students, faculty, and staff will be reminded to wash their hands on a frequent basis.
The Gehlen Catholic official says hand sanitizer stations will also be available. Jungers says Gehlen is asking parents to check their children’s temperature before sending them to school as another preventative measure.
