


His sentiments were echoed by Christine Resh, the middle school principal.ĭespite the success of the school’s reopening, members of the school board have expressed concern about the switch to the green phase, as well as the online learning environment. He expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming switch to the green phase. “Our students have done a fantastic job during lunchtimes with social distancing, consistent seating, and cleaning up after themselves,” Rilatt said. In a speech given to the school board, High School Principal David Rilatt expressed his satisfaction with students’ behavior during the yellow phase.

Though this has been the district’s plan since students set foot in the high school on August 25, the decision was unclear to some students. The announcement was formally made at the MTSD school board meeting on September 10, although teachers were reportedly given the news during a staff meeting via Zoom the day prior. Manheim Township School District has decided to go into the “green phase.” All students who chose to return to school face-to-face will report to school in-person from Monday through Friday starting September 14.
