The Greenville Public School District is committed to making sure its students can actively engage in learning by any means necessary.
On Monday, GPSD began providing internet access by way of mobile hotspots that have been set up at neighborhood locations for connectivity so that students can participate in virtual learning.
Mobile hotspot access points are placed on school buses and are aligned with various churches and businesses in neighborhoods by school zones.
Those locations include Mt. Horeb Church, 538 Nelson St., New Jerusalem M.B. Church, 518 Gum St. and Lily of the Valley Church of God in Christ, 1012 W Union St.
The district also distributed dozens of hotspots to families which will enable free internet access and connectivity to electronic devices so students can complete virtual learning assignments.
Superintendent Dr. Debra Dace said the district will issue more than 350 hotspots to families needing internet connection in a collaborative effort to support virtual learning.
In addition, the district will provide printed packets on an as needed basis to students.
GPSD parent Robin Johnson said she appreciates the effort and strides the district has taken to provide the students with devices as well as mobile hotspots.
“Virtual learning is very new for the teachers, students and parents,” she said. “It really helps to know that this resource is available and that it was not an out-of-pocket expense. Having Wi-Fi for a large family can get expensive along with other things.”
Johnson added, “I really appreciate what they have done for myself and other parents in the district.”
“The printed packets, hot spots, and other mediums are proactive approaches the district is using to provide alternative access to students and families,” a GPSD press release stated.
If any questions or concerns persist, parents are encouraged to contact their children’s base school.
