Parents respond to back-to-school survey

RITZVILLE – An online survey asking parents and guardians about return to school options had 311 total responses. Superintendent Don Vanderholm said the 2019-20 school year ended with 546 students, and parents with more than one child in school could complete more than one survey.

“At least 285 of our 546 students were represented, and that’s a good turnout,” Vanderholm said. “That’s the best response I’ve ever seen to a survey. It’s obviously a hot topic.”

A question detailing COVID-19 restrictions in place by the department of health and Labor and Industries, including daily screenings and t...