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Seminole County students return for ‘most unusual school year ever’
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Students in Seminole County became the first in the Central Florida 10-county region to return to the classroom on Monday, the first day of school for the district.According to school district leaders, 44% of families chose face-to-face learning to begin the year, while 46% picked virtual learning and 10% opted for the county’s hybrid model.At Pine Crest Elementary School on Monday, Superintendent Walt Griffin was joined by school board members for a historic bell ringing ceremony, which traditionally marks the beginning of the school year.“Hands down, (it’s) the most unusual school year ever, but we’re prepared,” Griffin said.Students were seen wearing masks as they arrived for class.