Classroom at Rendezvous Upper Elementary. Photo: TSD 401

TETON COUNTY, Ida. — Teton School District 401 will return to face-to-face learning beginning Monday, Nov. 30. The district switched to virtual learning on Nov. 16, following an increase in COVID-19 cases county-wide.

The alternate-day format prior to the closure will resume. Students with the last name A-K attend in-person Monday and Wednesday, last name L-Z attend in-person Tuesday and Thursday. Friday is dedicated to teacher collaboration and planning, with all students learning virtually.

The most up-to-date data from Eastern Idaho Public Health reports 9 new cases, 40 active cases, and a 32.9 active case rate per 10,000 people. The county is expected to move down from critical risk level (red) to high-risk level (orange).

Lindsay is a contributing reporter covering a little bit of everything; with an interest in local policies and politics, the environment and amplifying community voices. She's curious about uncovering the "whys" of our region and aims to inform the community about the issues that matter. In her free time, you can find her snowboarding, cooking or planning the next surf trip.