Superintendent: Schools Keeping Things as Routine as Possible

Students returned to school Monday after an April vacation that was filled with news of local tragedy with the Boston Marathon bombings.

Patch reached out to schools administration to ask what the schools are prepared to do to help any child affected by the tragedy or the news of the tragedy.

Superintendent Eric Conti said that unless a student raises the issue or says they are having difficulties, the plan is to keep things as normal as possible for the students.

"The plan is to keep everything as routine as possible," he said. "Kids thrive in routine so we are trying to keep everything normal."

Conti said the schools always have people available to speak with any student having difficulties.

"We always have people for the kids to talk to," he said. "If any child needs support we have people here to address their needs. If a child needs help we will work with them and their family."

Conti also said that if any teacher or member of the staff was having trouble coping with events the schools would also help point them towards help.

The week off last week likely helped the students, Conti said. He said they had time to be with their families and for their parents to address their concerns or fears.

"I think everyone is handling this well," he said, adding that he didn't believe any students were directly impacted.

"My phone has been quiet," he said.