As of mid-March, all the schools in New Brunswick have been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but now students are back to clear out their lockers and desks for the summer.
At Hampton High School, the process of retrieving items started with cars lining up at the front and back entrances to the school.
A member of school staff gathered names and the contents of lockers were brought out to vehicles in black garbage bags. “Staff member just came, threw my things in the trunk,” said Grade 12 student Patrick Herron. “And I didn’t have a whole lot, so I’m on my way.” Principals drafted plans for each school and were responsible for sharing those plans with families.