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Camden and Willingboro Schools are going full remote. But Cherry Hill Schools Superintendent Dr. Joe Meloche says even after the governor’s announcement, they’re staying on track.
“We’re continuing to move forward to be prepared to open schools in the hybrid model on Sept. 8," he said.
Cherry Hill families can choose the hybrid plan or full remote, but Meloche is telling parents nothing is completely set in stone.
"We will continue to work with our return to school committees, our building based pandemic response teams, the board of education if any changes need to be made."
That has Julie Murphy, a mother of three young kids, concerned that her plans could go out the window at any time.
“There’s just so much uncertainty at the moment. It makes it a relatively stressful time," she said.
“Part of me wishes that we, as a family, didn’t have to make the decision. My husband and I are lawyers not doctors.”
Murphy and her husband went for the hybrid route.
Their children’s health is the top priority. And another concern is making sure they get the most our other education.
“The challenge is to make sure that the kids are focused," she said. "We’ve been looking to bring in a babysitter, essentially, to try to help monitor the online schooling."
She says it’s a lot for parents and teachers right now, and she doesn’t envy anyone making the decisions.
"It’s just a no-win situation for anybody."