Hopewell School Board approves return to school dates

(Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano)

Hopewell School Board met for more than 2 hours last night and decided that the hybrid learning model will be in place when grades  k-4 return on January 19., grades 5 and 6 will return on January 25.  Monday will be a virtual learning day for all students. The board will render a decision  at the January 25 meeting on when grades 7-12 will return to class.  Dr. Michelle Miller said the hybrid model of instruction is beneficial to the students.

The board  voted to resume all sports on January 19, students have been practicing  for the winter sports programs.
Gary Huntsler was hired as the assistant elementary school principal  . He is expected to begin his duties January 20. His salary was set at $75,000.00 a year.