Could this have been prevented? That’s the question on a lot of people’s minds. When do schools sound the alarm about students and why?

On Monday, the FIRST Robotics Competition inducted Novi High School’s robotics team into its hall of fame.

There’s a tug-of-war emerging between school boards and educators over which decision is best for kids.

DETROIT – Even the best laid plans had to be scrapped this year due to the coronavirus pandemic -- that especially goes for in-person learning plans at school districts across Metro Detroit. With cases on the rise in Michigan, districts are facing some very difficult decisions. On Tuesday night, the Farmington school district decided to keep its secondary kids home with virtual learning until the end of January. Two thirds of Wayne County schools started the year with remote learning -- some are looking to get children back into the classroom at least part time. We’re starting to see the numbers go back up, but we’re in pretty good shape,” Wayne Resa Superintendent Randy Liepa said.

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is making the traditional “count day” a much more complicated effort. Schools have an opportunity to find and count students over the next 10 days to four weeks, depending on the learning model. The Novi school district is doing hybrid learning. Dr. Steve Matthews, the superintendent of the Novi Community School District believes his district has lost some students. With senior attrition and some unaccounted students -- the number could be closer to 5,575 over its 4 week count period.

NOVI, Mich. – Students at Novi High School are learning virtually for the remainder of the week after several students tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). School leaders said that five high school students have tested positive for the virus this week alone. Matthews said that the school shuttered its doors immediately following the news of the confirmed positive cases. “Novi High School teachers will be in contact with students to ensure that they understand what to do on Thursday and Friday,” reads a statement from Matthews. To err on the side of caution, we need Novi High School students to be home Thursday and Friday.”Novi High School will follow the regular bell schedule, 7:15 a.m. to 1:59 p.m., on Thursday and Friday.

NOVI, Mich. – All students at Novi High School will be taught virtually on Thursday and Friday (Sept. 17-18) after five students at the school tested positive for COVID-19, according to the district. “Novi High School teachers will be in contact with students to ensure that they understand what to do on Thursday and Friday,” reads a statement from district Superintendent Dr. Steve Matthews. To err on the side of caution, we need Novi High School students to be home Thursday and Friday.”Novi High School will follow the regular bell schedule, 7:15 a.m. to 1:59 p.m., on Thursday and Friday. The district advises both “A” day and “B” day hybrid students should log in Thursday to Zooms/Schoology. Regular virtual students continue to be virtual learners.

Whitmer said summer camps and youth sports could resume starting Monday, June 15th. Gretchen Whitmer lifts restrictions on overnight summer camps, school sportsIn downtown Detroit at Detroit PALs Corner Ballpark, private games were already being hosted Friday. Making sure we have plenty of hand sanitizers around. Making sure we don't have common drinking bottles making sure everyone has to bring their own water bottle, Superintendent Dr. Steve Matthews said. Overnight summer camps are also allowed to restart Monday.