Chesapeake Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton said the new year brings expanded security measures for students and staff.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — The last group of Hampton Roads students are back in the classroom.
The new school year marks new beginnings for Chesapeake students and staff. For school administrators, it means expanding safety measures and improving school curriculum.
Some Greenbrier Middle School students didn’t expect the first day back to come so soon.
“I was like ‘No, it’s not real. It’s not going to happen,’” said Greenbrier Middle School Student Kennedy Lloyd. “Then me coming to school, I was like ‘Wait this is real. It’s happening!’”
Despite their nerves, they said they are ready to tackle new challenges.
“I get to discover new things,” said another Greenbrier Middle student Aidan Parker. “So, really excited about that but at the same time really scary.”
“It kind of feels like the first day of kindergarten again!” said parent Destini Davis.
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