Editor's Pick Alert Centerpiece Featured Students, teachers return Monday Back to class McDowell Schools prepare for 2021-22 opening McDowell schools set for 2021-22 opening From staff reports Aug 20, 2021 Aug 20, 2021 Updated Sep 26, 2022 0 The first day of school for the 2021-22 academic year at East Middle Middle and other schools across the county on the traditional calendar is Monday. SCOTT HOLLIFIELD, The McDowell News Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save From staff reports McDowell County Schools on the traditional calendar open on Monday, facing ongoing challenges in the midst of a pandemic.kAmw6C6 :D H92E J@F ?665 E@ <?@Hik^Amk9bm(92E’D ?6Hk^9bmkAmkDEC@?8m|2D< A@=:4Jk^DEC@?8mk^AmkAmrFCC6?E >2D< A@=:4J 7@C |4s@H6== r@F?EJ $49@@=D H:== 36 E92E DE277[ DEF56?ED 2?5 G:D:E@CD H:== 36 C6BF:C65 E@ H62C >2D< :?D:56 2== AF3=:4 D49@@= 3F:=5:?8D] %96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ q@2C5 @7 t5F42E:@? 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