The Pony Express, Vol. IV, Issue 01 (Aug.-Sept. 2020)

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Center Hill High School, 13250 Kirk Road, Olive Branch MS 38654

August-September 2020 | Volume 4, Issue 1

New normal?

Wearing masks, students return to school in pandemic

Graphic by Brandon Mayse

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By Lily Dawson Staff Writer

ince students got out for spring break many things have changed, making this year like no other. Due to COVID-19, many students have chosen to continue distance learning, or go “VIP.” But for those who have chosen to come back to school, things looked a little different. Many safety guidelines have been instituted to help keep students and faculty safe. For example, social distancing must be enforced, water fountains are closed, Doug Payne and students must wear a mask at all times, except when eating. The first day of school was trial and error. “We want to make this the best learning experience we can have but we do have to follow a lot of safety guidelines,” Principal Doug Payne told

Photo by Lily Dawson Students returned to school Aug. 17 wearing masks and practicing social distancing. “We want to make this the best learning experience we can have but we do have to follow a lot of safety guidelines,” Principal Doug Payne said.

students the morning of Aug. 17. “We will continue to do that each day. We’ll continue to

make improvements.” Students had different reactions to the new rules.

“I feel bad for the freshmen,” junior Malik Rollen, said. “They really won’t absorb

the full high school experience. See New Normal on Page 2

CHHS, all district schools move to 70% Fridays By Shelby Parsons Editor

eginning Sept. 25, all B DeSoto County Schools students will be dismissed from

school on Fridays two hours and 15 minutes early. According to an email to parents from the school district, the new 70% Fridays were implemented to

give teachers more planning time due to the challenges of virtual learning. Students and teachers alike have celebrated the schedule change. “I’m excited about 70% Fridays,” science teacher Amber Smith said. “I think it’s going to give me time to get grading done and plan for the following week. It’s also a

Screenshot from chhsponyexpress.com Beginning Sept. 25, all DeSoto County Schools will dismiss two hours and 15 minutes early on Fridays. The new schedule will give teachers more planning time due to virtual learning challenges.

great thing for the students, considering they can start relax

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after a long week.” The change will also affect

Career Tech students who See 70% Days on Page 2


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