Students in Lewiston, Maine are returning to school on Tuesday following the mass shootings that rocked the community last week. The goal, Lewiston superintendent said, is to 'pace ourselves,' and slowly reintroduce reintroduce academic work and familiar routines.
A man walks past a make-shift memorial at the base of the Lewiston sign at Veteran's Memorial Park, in Lewiston, Maine.
Superintendent Jake Langlais said he doesn't want the costumes to trigger anyone, as the school community is just beginning to grieve over theDuring a meeting with parents and community members Monday night, Langlais urged families to talk to their children about how they're feeling. Staff came back to school Monday to prepare for the return of more than 5,000 to Lewiston classrooms Tuesday. Langlais said local staff from the National Alliance on Mental Illness have spoken to school personnel about what to expect.
Students will be released early on Wednesday and Friday later this week. There will be no pre-K on those days. Students will also be released early for each of the next two Wednesdays.
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