Joplin Experiencing Record Summer School Enrollment
JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) - It's not often that students and teachers are happy that summer school has started.
But those in the Joplin school district say Monday's start of summer school provided some relief and hope for the city and district recovering from a May 22 tornado.
The district is offering an extended summer school through July 29, including transportation and breakfast and lunch.
Superintendent C. J. Huff said a record 1,228 elementary pupils enrolled in summer school, a nearly 24 percent increase over last year's total of 993. Enrollments are still being accepted.
Teacher Adrianne Headley told The Joplin Globe that summer school gives children and their parents a sense of routine, comfort and safety. And she says it gives everyone hope and faith that the city and district will be OK.
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