PORTLAND, Maine — Portland public high schools plan to resume in-person learning next month, nearly a year after beginning remote learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
"I don't think my kids would have ever said I can't wait to go back to school, and they are," said parent Ann Marie Gribbin-Bouchard.
"I think it's a great start," said parent Teresa Legrange.
Casco Bay High School will begin the hybrid schedule on April 5, and Deering High School and Portland High School on April 12.
Students whose last names begin with A-K will be in Cohort A, attending classes Mondays and Thursdays, while students whose last names begin with L-Z will be in Cohort B, attending classes Tuesdays and Fridays.
Schedules are available here:
In a video message, Portland High School Principal Sheila Jepson emphasized that all safety measures, including wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing guidelines, will be followed during in-person learning.
Full-remote options will remain available.