Universal masking to continue in schools

The Petersburg School Board discussed COVID-19's continued impact on the school during Tuesday's meeting.

The majority of students have returned to in-person learning according to Superintendent Erica Kludt-Painter. Classes were moved online on September 28 after several cases were reported among students and staff at Mitkof Middle School and Petersburg High School. The schools reopened on October 5, but some students remain in quarantine because of close contacts.

"It's been a relatively normal week and a half," Kludt-Painter said. "All of our staff is now back which we're also very happy abo...