ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. — Rockingham County Schools voted Monday to move students grades Pre-K to 5th grade to Plan A.
School officials said Pre-K through 5th grade students will start Plan A, which involves minimal social distancing on January 21.
Officials said students grades 6th trough 12th will start Plan B instead on January 21.
According to the school system, virtual learning through Plan C will still be an option for parents and students.
Officials said parents wishing to enroll their students for virtual learning have until January 8 to sign up.
FACTS NOT FEAR
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