The School Board of Isle of Wight County will hold a Special Called Meeting on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium at Westside Elementary School, 800 West Main St., Smithfield, VA 23430.  The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Governor's Executive Order Number 2 on mask requirements in schools.  Masks are required for all attendees. The meeting will be streamed live on the division's Facebook page and YouTube channel.

On Saturday, January 15, Governor Youngkin signed an Executive Order regarding the wearing of masks in schools by children. His order, which will make wearing masks optional for students, does not take effect until Monday, January 24.

Students, staff, and visitors will continue to wear masks this week (January 18--21). IWCS is awaiting further guidance from the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) on implementation of the order and will share additional information with parents later this week.