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Building principals gave Tyrone Area School Board members an upbeat report Tuesday on students' return full time to classes last week.
Elementary Principal Kristin Musselman said she and her staff are "pleasantly surprised" with students' performances on mid-year assessments, saying they did "very well," given the circumstances of an atypical school year due to COVID-19.
She added that parents "were really receptive" to last month's parent-teacher conferences and noted the "very positive vibes happening throughout the building."
"Right now our building is in a pretty positive, happy place," Musselman said. "Hopefully we can all just stay safe and stay in the building."
Middle School Principal Shane Cowher echoed Musselman's sentiment, though he said the return to school is "an adjustment period."
High School Principal Thomas Yoder was also pleased with how the students' return has gone so far.
"Everyone really seems upbeat about (being back)," Yoder said. "The kids just seem happier. I think everyone's happy the kids are back."
In other matters Tuesday, the board approved 8-0 the proposed 2021-22 Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 preliminary general fund budget of $4,862,058 with the Tyrone district's contribution being $6,277.
Board Member Lori Walk did not attend the meeting.
Mirror Staff Writer Andrew Mollenauer is at 814-946-7428.