KWHS Students’ Perspectives: Are masks still a thing?

**DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE DOES NOT EXPRESS THE VIEWS OF THE AUTHOR AND STAFF MEMBERS OF “THE SNAPPER”** Throughout 2021, the mask policy at Key West High School (KWHS) has changed drastically over the COVID-19 year. Starting as wearing them full time, then students wavering the facial guards with parent consent, and now a choice for students and teachers. In an anonymous survey run by Google … Continue reading KWHS Students’ Perspectives: Are masks still a thing?

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Mask are optional

By: Summer Livengood During the pandemic, Florida required that masks be worn unless your parents had a signed form saying they don’t have to. On August 12th of this year, school started once again at Key West High School (KWHS), with some students walking into the halls wearing masks and some not wearing masks. The school board voted that masks are optional and that mandatory … Continue reading Mask are optional

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Florida withdraws salaries from two school boards over mask mandates

Florida Governor Ron Desantis (Photo provided by Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Lately, Florida has become an epicenter for COVID, as cases have skyrocketed and over 90% of the state’s ICU room is occupied. Because of this, many school districts in Florida have implemented mask mandates. However, in July, Florida’s governor Ron Desantis banned … Continue reading Florida withdraws salaries from two school boards over mask mandates