In Cherokee County, Some Urge School Board To Consider Student Mask Mandate

Some community members urged the Cherokee County school board to require students to wear masks in schools to slow the spread of COVID-19.

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Three Cherokee County high schools had to stop in-person learning recently due to positive cases of COVID-19. Students and teachers at those schools have shifted to remote learning.

The closures have ramped up pressure from some parents for the district to require students to wear face coverings in schools.

An Unmasked Request

Masks are required for staff but only recommended for students. Christopher Masak told the school board last week that’s one reason his kids are learning remotely this fall.