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School District Preparing Online Classes

School District Preparing Online Classes

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School districts across the state are working through the details of providing continuing online education.
Governor Kristi Noem has said schools will not be in session through at least next week.

Vermillion School Superintendent Damon Alvey says putting together online lessons for elementary age kids is a challenge…

Alvey says they are encouraging parents to help kids learn around the home….

Alvey says they are also planning ahead….

Alvey says they are also providing meals for students each day, available at the middle school from 11:30 to 12:30.

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