Manitoba schools are returning to in-person learning for the start of the upcoming academic year.

Co-superintendent of the School District of Mystery Lake Lorie Henderson says the schools will be focused on establishing routines, wellbeing for students and staff, and student learning.

While they’re forging ahead with a return to classrooms, Henderson explains the district is reminding students and staff to monitor for COVID-19 symptoms and to stay home when sick.

She adds schools are prepared to transition to distance learning should the next wave of COVID-19 result in high case counts.

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