Lethbridge School Division requiring masks starting Thursday

Effective Thursday, September 9, there will be “enhanced classroom and school protocols” through the division.

Students in all grade levels will be asked to wear a mask in classrooms when they are out of their assigned seating plan and engaged in close-contact activities.

“At all other times, wearing a mask in the classroom will be encouraged and supported but not required.”

In middle school, students will continue to wear masks when they are in mixed cohort groups such as optional classes. For those in high schools, masks will be needed upon entering and exiting school, as well as in common gathering spaces inside the schools.

“This approach considers Alberta’s health protocols while also taking into account the mental wellbeing of our students,” said Board Chair Christine Light. “When developing these additional mitigation strategies, the Board made the decision to enhance our strategies inside our school buildings, including our high schools.”

At this time, there are no changes to the division’s protocols for extra-curricular and co-curricular activities. Restrictions on after-school activities will continue at the elementary level but will be allowed to continue for those in middle and high school grades.

More details on the Lethbridge School Division’s COVID-19 guidelines can be found here.

by David Opinko

Lethbridge School Division requiring masks starting Thursday

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