By Dewey TerrillJC PostStudents and teachers begin the online e-learning process today ( Monday ) in Geary USD 475. Associate Superintendent of Schools, Lacee Sell, said on Friday more than 175 Hot Spots were distributed to students for families who had indicated they needed that assistance to access WiFi and the internet at home. " We had probably about 150 more to pass out as well as a few devices yet so families need to continue to stop by the PLC there at the Larry Dixon Center to get thoses."For pre-K through 8th grade students the day resembles an 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. day with different classes and sessions, depending on the grade level. The hours for Junction City High School will run from 8:30 a.m. and extend to 3:30 p.m.&nbsp;Sell said students will be on live with their teachers, "however the teacher has set that up with their class. They have office hours where they will be available specifically for emails and calls from students and parents. "Students will still be able to free lunch and a sack breakfast for the next morning from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at different designated sites in the community. Those have been in existence for several days. Sell noted that there is not any expectation for students to be in class during that time. Volunteers are used to help with that process.Sell complimented the teaching and learning team, instructional coaches, steering chairs and the technology department. She said they're the "nuts and bolts behind this project."

Monday is opening day for the rest of the USD 475 school year