KEARNEY, Neb. – Kearney Public Schools has changed their Return to School Blueprint, making facemasks a requirement for students and staff for the 20-21 school year. The decision was made after consideration, and input from parent and staff surveys, legal consultation, meetings with the Kearney Education Association and local health experts.
KPS is announcing changes with our Yellow operational zone. In the Yellow Zone – Phase III of the KPS Return to School Blueprint, we now require face coverings for all K-12 students and staff. Pre-K students plans will be communicated by Megan Schmidt, Principal of Bright Futures, before the start of the school year.
Exceptions will be made for those with legitimate medical reasons not to wear a face covering.