(La Porte & Marshall Counties, IN) - Michigan City Schools welcomed students back to classrooms yesterday. Masks were required, but otherwise, it was back to normal for students and staff.

Another area school district has decided to don face coverings. Plymouth Community Schools announced yesterday they would require masks for all students, teachers, and visitors starting today. In addition, classrooms are now using seating charts to help with contact tracing.

School started last Wednesday in Plymouth. Administrators say the new policy is in response to increased COVID numbers in Marshall County.