First Day of School In Framingham During Pandemic: What To Know

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Framingham students will return to class full-time on Wednesday for the first time since last spring, ushering in a new era of learning designed to protect students and teachers as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

Of course, it's not going to be a normal school year. Unlike most other districts, Framingham will begin the year fully remote. The district won't switch to a hybrid model for all students until early November at the earliest — but only if the district and city health officials determine it's safe.

As of Monday, the virus was still rising in Framingham. The city reported 60 new cases since last week, and the city remained in the high-risk category, according to the state Department of Public Health.

In preparation for the start of school, Framingham Public Schools officials have released a series of videos covering what school will look like in the new pandemic era. The videos give specifics on how schools will handle everything from grades and attendance to time in the cafeteria.

Remote Learning

Attendance

Grades

HVAC and Air Quality

Mealtime

School Cleaning

PPE, In-school Distancing