Teachers and students wish each other well for the summer at Red Deer's Central Middle School on Friday. (rdnewsNOW / Sheldon Spackman)

By Sheldon Spackman

See You In September

School’s out for summer!

Jun 19, 2020 | 3:25 PM

Thousands of central Alberta students and their families waved goodbye to their teachers from a vehicle today as the 2019-2020 school year came to a close.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges of online learning, this year’s school year wrapped up four days earlier than originally planned, for all local school districts.

Joyful reunions took place however, as students and their families took time to say ‘Thank You’ to teachers and all staff they’ve built relationships with over the years, albeit while keeping their distance.

A final decision on what the upcoming school year will look like is expected from the province by Aug.1.

The expectation currently, is to see students return to classes under near normal conditions in September with enhanced cleaning and health measures in place.

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