The Exira-Elk Horn Kimballton School District’s Leadership Team has finalized the District’s Return to Learn Plan. According to information posted on the District’s website, and in a letter sent to parents of students in the District, classes will be held (at least for the first few weeks of the school year), on Mondays,Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays with the expectation (but not a requirement) that all students and staff will utilize facial coverings.

Wednesdays will be used to deep clean the building, support those families choosing remote learning, support students who are not engaging or are struggling with the learning, and provide professional learning for staff. Some students may be asked to attend on Wednesdays, but they would be in one-on-one or very small group situations. All students not required to be in school will be learning remotely on Wednesdays.

A vast majority of Exira-EHK District parents have indicated in a survey, that they intend to send their children to school, but home-schooling or, online learning is an option. And, just like with the Griswold School District, there will be a stipulation that those who choose to home-school, must commit for a quarter or a semester. They cannot change plans or move back and forth between on-site and online learning.

A parent meeting will be held late next week. Details with regard to transportation and the cafeteria, as well as large group gatherings involving P-E, Band and Chorus, are still be worked out.