A few days ago, we reported on an order given by a Middle School Principal in Derry, New Hampshire. Those not wearing improperly fitted masks would get after-school detention, at which the school nurse would explain why they needed them that way.
A little COVID-Era reeducation camp.
At that time, I included a rumor that the Superintendent had rescinded the order, but we have new information. They revoked the policy, but why?
According to a source, the Principal wrote parents again to inform them that mask compliance had improved so much that they decided detention was no longer a necessary threat.
I am writing to you with an update regarding the communication shared with you on 1.19.22. Since then we have observed a marked improvement in students consistently wearing a properly fitted mask and responding to encouragement, prompts, and support from school staff. Upon reflection and as a result of this progress in such a short amount of time, we will no longer be asking students to stay after school as an intervention but will continue to offer encouragement, prompts, and support to students on a case by case basis.
The same source says the District Superintendent did visit the school two days after the policy went public. It was repealed before the next school day.
Don’t mind me for being a bit suspicious.
These are Middle School kids. The only improvement was likely the Principal’s opinion in the wake of the visit by the super.
