News About Town: Last night, the Board of Commissioners voted to extend remote meetings through the month of August. Those meetings will be August 10 and 24.
News Around Town: Area schools are holding their own information sessions to answer questions related to the Opening of Schools for the 2020/21 school year.
Crown Point Elementary has a central website for distance learning. Contact the school at 980-343-6535 for upcoming informational sessions.
Elizabeth Lane Elementary started question and answer sessions yesterday, but more days are available. The PTA recently shared information about how to sign up.
Matthews Elementary will hold sessions by grade level on August 3: Kindergarten at 4:00 pm, First and Second Grade at 5:00 pm, and Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade at 5:00 pm. Visit this link to find out more information and how to submit questions.
Crestdale Middle hosted a parent meeting on July 23. The recording can be viewed here. If your child attends Crestdale, hotspot requests must be made by July 31.
On July 24, Principal Golden, from Butler High School, recorded a Live Stream session addressing questions regarding the upcoming school year. Butler students can learn more about the online learning program through this tutorial. The school also has a dedicated tech helpline; submit a ticket here.
One Fun Thing: If the season got too hot for gardening, but you’re looking for a reason to get outside, Renfrow’s is offering three gardening courses. Check out the offerings and extend your knowledge-growing season with Matthews’ favorite agriculturalists.