‘I feel like we’re back to normal;’ McHenry County parents, students line up for return to school

At Woodstock School District 200, many said they are excited for activities, practices that haven’t been present in a couple years

Library assistant Renee Hagan greats students as they get off the school bus Monday morning, August 15, 2022, during the first day of school at District 200’s Greenwood Elementary School. Many McHenry County area schools return to session this week.
Dean of Students and physical education teacher Jason Laidig greats students as thy wait for the school doors to open Monday morning, August 15, 2022, during the first day of school at District 200’s Creekside Middle School. Many McHenry County area schools return to session this week.
Principal Nikki Kunde talks with students as they eat a snack on the playground Monday morning, August 15, 2022, during the first day of school at District 200’s Prairiewood Elementary School. Many McHenry County area schools return to session this week.
First-grade teacher Regan Maltese teaches her students Monday morning, August 15, 2022, during the first day of school at District 200’s Greenwood Elementary School. Many McHenry County area schools return to session this week.
Teacher Kris Princer greats students as they walks down the hall towards their classroom Monday morning, August 15, 2022, during the first day of school at District 200’s Greenwood Elementary School. Many McHenry County area schools return to session this week.