HAMPTON, Va. — Two school districts on the Peninsula are solidifying their plans to reopen for the fall.
The Newport News School Board voted Wednesday afternoon for all students to begin the school year with virtual learning during the first quarter, which goes from September 8 through November 2.
According to the Newport News Public Schools' website, next week families will be able to access "a learning intent form through ParentVue" to decide if their children will continue learning through the entire first semester, which ends on January 27. Families of elementary school children can also indicate if they need a loaner device and if they have child care needs.
More information, including a FAQ, is available on the NNPS website.
Meanwhile in Hampton, the school board also met on Wednesday evening to discuss its fall 2020 plans.
Hampton superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Smith previously recommended a virtual start to the school year. That would be for all students, with no exceptions for students in special programs.
Virtual learning would stay in place for at least the first nine weeks, unless there's a change that would make it safe to come back sooner.
During a special meeting on Wednesday, the Hampton School Board voted unanimously to adopt the superintendent's plan, so Hampton's year will also begin entirely virtual.