EGF to kick off new school year

East Grand Forks students return to the classrooms today (Tuesday) for another school year.

Superintendent Mike Kolness says among the new changes facing students and parents are an updated Safe Return to Learning Plan for COVID that coincides with the latest CDC guidelines. Kolness says the district has also developed an e-learning plan in case of inclement weather.  “We do have storm days built into our calendar…if needed.  Last year we had quite a few storms and we had to adjust several times.  It’s an option for the district.”

Kolness says like many districts there are a number of new teachers and staff this year. He says the district was also able to hire additional mental health professionals.

School officials are expecting an opening day enrollment of between 1,850 and 1,900 students.