Overton County Schools Opening Fully In-Person For Fall Semester

Overton County Schools will fully return in-person for the fall semester in August.

Interim Director of Schools Donnie Holman made the announcement during Monday’s COVID press conference in Livingston. Holman said returning to the classroom is the best plan for students.

“Moving forward, for all student’s social, emotional and educational needs as we return to the normal school atmosphere,” Holman said. “We look forward to seeing the students in person and the interaction that could not occur through the computer screen.”

Overton County Health Department Nursing Director Megan Reeder said the department is trying to reserve Pfizer vaccines for kids age 12 and up. Reeder said that special vaccine clinics for kids are available on Wednesdays and Fridays.

“Wednesday and Friday afternoons we’re just trying to group them together the best we can,” Reeder said. “So we don’t waste a whole lot of vaccine but if you stop by on Thursday, that’s fine. We’ll get people vaccinated, we’d rather waste a vial of vaccine to get somebody vaccinated as to not vaccinate someone.”

Reeder said that 22.8 percent of Overton County residents are fully vaccinated. Holman said that there are currently 13 students in quarantine and one teacher positive with COVID.

“All in all, we’ve come through quite successfully and our numbers are going down and it’s due to everyone working together,” Holman said. “That is so essential and I can’t thank everyone enough.”