Monday will mark the first day of in-person learning for Washington Island School in over a month. The school has been in remote learning since the beginning of 2021 because of a rise in COVID-19 cases on the island during that time period. It came at a time of excitement inside the building as its academic decathlon team had success and it captured honorable mention status in this year’s Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest. Principal Michelle Kanipes says all-school virtual learning was not what anyone wanted, but she commended students and staff for making the necessary adjustments to make it work until they could come back to school.

The Washington Island School Board will meet on Monday to discuss a number of items, including the possible approval of a resolution authorizing the school district budget to exceed the revenue limit. The virtual meeting begins at 6 p.m.

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