From left, Iron Mountain North Elementary School staff members Sarah Davis, Dawn Hazelwood and Beth Bray cheered as students ride by during an end-of-the-school-year parade on June 2. During the event, students and parents drove past the school to wave goodbye to their teachers, who had to conduct classes from afar after schools were closed in March amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Classes are set to resume Wednesday for Iron Mountain Public Schools students. Staff and most students will be required to wear facemasks except when eating. (Theresa Proudfit/Daily News photo)

Most Michigan public schools in the region will reopen to students next week for the first time since classes were canceled in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.

North Dickinson County will be in session Monday, while most others are set to start Wednesday. North Central School District will not open until Sept. 2.

Wisconsin schools in the region will begin their first semester a week later, as September starts.

A roundup of starting dates, along with some basic information on what the schools require as COVID-19 precautions, with all providing more details on their plans on their websites:

BREITUNG TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS

Breitung Township schools will open to students Wednesday. Staff will report Monday and Tuesday for professional development days.

An open house will take place at Woodland Elementary School for first through fourth grades from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday.

Staff and most students will be required to wear facemasks in school except when eating. Woodland Elementary School pre-kindergarten and 4-year-old kindergarten students can take off the masks when remaining with only their class. Desks and chairs at tables will be 6 feet apart when possible.

Parents are asked to screen children daily before school. Staff will be screened at school.

For more information, go to the website at http://www.kingsford.org/, which includes a video on the district’s reopening plan.

School will be out for the Labor Day holiday Friday, Sept. 4, and Monday, Sept. 7.

IRON MOUNTAIN

The first day for students at Iron Mountain Public Schools will be Wednesday.

Teachers will start with in-service Monday and Tuesday.

Staff and most students will be required to wear facemasks except when eating. Early kindergarten and 4-year-old kindergarten students also can take off the masks when remaining with only their class. All students will wear facemasks when riding the bus or other school transportation.

Clear face shields will be provided to pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade teachers for wearing during instruction. Any other teacher at any grade level may also request a clear face shield if they choose.

For more information, go to the website at https://www.imschools.org/.

School will be out for the Labor Day holiday Friday, Sept. 4, and Monday, Sept. 7.

NORWAY-VULCAN AREA SCHOOLS

The first day for students at Norway-Vulcan Area Schools will be Wednesday.

Teachers will start with in-service Monday and Tuesday.

Parents can choose an online option and have until Sept. 4 to decide whether to continue online or the regular program.

Staff and students will be required to wear facemasks in school when in common areas, except when eating, and while on the bus. Pre-kindergarten to fifth-grade students can take off the masks in the classroom when remaining with only their class, at the teacher’s discretion. Outdoor physical education classes can be done without a mask, also at the instructor’s discretion.

Parents are asked to do a wellness check before school.

For more information, go to the website at http://www.nvknights.org/.

School will be out for the Labor Day holiday Friday, Sept. 4, and Monday, Sept. 7.

NORTH DICKINSON COUNTY

The first day for students at North Dickinson County School will be Monday.

Staff started earlier this week with professional development days Tuesday through Thursday.

School will be out Friday, then Friday, Sept. 4, and Monday, Sept. 7, for the Labor Day holiday.

Staff and students will be required to wear facemasks in school when in common areas, except when eating, and while on the bus. Pre-kindergarten to fifth-grade students can take off the masks in the classroom when remaining with only their class, at the teacher’s discretion. Outdoor physical education classes can be done without a mask, again at the instructor’s discretion.

Parents are asked to do a wellness check before school.

For more information, go to the website at http://www.go-nordics.com/.

NIAGARA SCHOOL DISTRICT

The first day for Niagara School District students will be Tuesday, Sept. 1.

Staff will be in school Monday through Thursday of next week for in-service instruction.

All staff and kindergarten through 12th grade students are required to wear a mask when social distancing is not possible, except when eating, exercising or other physical activity. Four-year-old kindergarten students are encouraged to wear a facemask as well.

Medical documentation must be provided for students or staff who contend they cannot wear a mask.

For more information, go to the website at https://www.niagara.k12.wi.us/.

Classes will not meet Friday, Sept. 4, and Monday, Sept. 7, for the Labor Day holiday.

FLORENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Florence County School students will start the first semester Tuesday, Sept. 1. Staff will be in school Monday through Thursday of next week for in-service instruction.

Face coverings will be required, per Gov. Tony Evers’ order. Social distancing guidelines will be in practice. Outdoor learning will be encouraged. Recess will be done by grade and play areas will be divided. Fewer students will be in the lunchroom at one time.

Parents are asked to do a wellness check before school.

For now, the Florence school calendar calls for students to be off from classes every Friday during the first semester from Sept. 18 through Jan. 22; that day will be devoted to virtual learning and planning.

For more information, go to the website at https://www.myflorence.org/, which includes a video on the district’s reopening plan.

Classes will not meet Monday, Sept. 7, for the Labor Day holiday.

FOREST PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT

Schools will open for students Wednesday. The district will not have classes Monday, Aug. 31. The first day for pre-kindergarten will be Wednesday, Sept. 1.

Staff will be required to wear facial coverings throughout the school day. All students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grades will be required to wear facial coverings when on the bus, in the hallways and in other common areas. Grades six through 12 students will be required to wear facial coverings in classrooms. All pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade students will be encouraged but not be required to wear a face covering once at their desk, unless the classroom activity places them in close proximity to other students. Masks can be removed in the cafeteria when eating. All staff and students will be provided with three Forest Park face masks.

Parents are asked to do a wellness check before school.

For more information, go to the website at http://www.fptrojans.org/.

School will not be in session Sept. 7 for Labor Day.

WEST IRON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

The first day of classes for students will be Tuesday.

Staff and students will be required to wear facemasks in school when in common areas, except when eating, and while on the bus. Pre-kindergarten to fifth-grade students can take off the masks in the classroom when remaining with only their class.

Parents are asked to do a wellness check before school.

For more information, go to the website at http://www.westiron.org/.

Classes will not meet Friday, Sept. 4, and Monday, Sept. 7, for the Labor Day holiday.

NORTH CENTRAL AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Students will return to school for a half-day of classes Wednesday, Sept. 2.

Teachers will have in-service days Tuesday and Wednesday, then Aug. 31 and Sept. 1.

Masks are recommended but will not be required. Parents are asked to do a wellness check before school.

For more information, go to the website at https://ncajets.org/.

Classes will not meet Friday, Sept. 4, and Monday, Sept. 7, for the Labor Day holiday.

BEECHER-DUNBAR-PEMBINE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Face-to-face classes will start Tuesday, Sept. 1. Those who do not wish to have students in school have until Monday, Aug. 24, to enroll in the 5-year-old kindergarten through 12th grade virtual Acellus platform.

Staff and students will be required to wear facemasks in school, except when eating, and while on the bus. Students will be given breaks without the mask throughout the day. Parents are asked to do a wellness check before school.

For more information, go to https://www.pembine.k12.wi.us/.

Classes will not meet Monday, Sept. 7, for the Labor Day holiday.

GOODMAN-ARMSTRONG CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT

The first day of school for students will be Tuesday, Sept. 1.

Students will be required to wear face covering when entering either school building. Students may remove the covering in their classroom while maintaining social distancing. When working in a small group setting, students should be masked if closer than 6 feet apart. Students will wear face coverings when in the hallway and restroom. As a general rule, if students are leaving the classroom, they should have a face covering. Students younger than age 5 are not required to wear a face covering but can if preferred.

For more information, go to https://www.goodman.k12.wi.us/.

Classes will not meet Monday, Sept. 7, for the Labor Day holiday.