Yesterday, Governor Whitmer announced an accelerated plan to reopen our state. Beginning Tuesday, June 22, all gathering restrictions will be lifted and face masks will no longer be required. COVID-19 testing for student athletes will be discontinued.

The announcement specified that additional guidance for schools regarding face masks, testing, and quarantine requirements is expected from MDHHS (Michigan Department of Health and Human Services) soon. Until this guidance is received, face masks will be optional for staff and students participating in summer school.

As a reminder, Wayland Union Schools will return to school following a full-time in-person model of instruction for the 2021-2022 school year (i.e. five days per week or as indicated on our district calendar: ).

All students, Young 5s through 12th grade, will return to school for a half day on Monday, Aug. 23

. I understand there are many questions as to what 2021-2022 will look like. With this in mind, please watch for an update no later than Friday, June 25.