What do you miss most about school?

“My friends and watching sports.” –Maddee, 6th grader, O’Callaghan Middle School

“My good friends and being able to graduate middle school.” –Jess, 8th grader, American Heritage Academy

“I miss my friends and having a routine to follow. I miss the environment and learning.” –Ella, sophomore, Palo Verde High School

“The classroom setting and being around my classmates.” –Brandee, senior, UNLV

“Seeing my friends every day was something that made school enjoyable and memorable. Since we have stopped going to school, there’s a lot of people I’ll never see again, which is weird, because there were never any goodbyes or conclusions. High school ended for us very abruptly, with no closure.” –Isabella, senior, Palo Verde High School

How would you describe your ‘distance learning’ experience so far?

“Good. I like it better than going to school.” –Brian, 2nd grader, Iverson Elementary School

“Good and very boring.” –Kayslee, 7th grader, O’Callaghan Middle School

“I’m not learning very well, but it’s good to spend time with my family.” –Jess, 8th grader, American Heritage Academy

“I have a new outlook on technology. It has come a long way.” –Brandee, senior, UNLV

“Not fun. I haven’t seen any of my friends. I wish I could be around them more.” –Tabby, sophomore, Pinecrest Cadence

“Distance learning has been extremely difficult. The material was hard enough when everything was normal, but now it’s become more difficult. Professors are so hard to reach when we have questions.” –Faith, freshman, UNLV

What if anything about the missed lessons or class time concerns you?

“Not scared about any of this. Just scared about catching the coronavirus.” –Brian, 2nd grader, Iverson Elementary School

“Hope I pass 6th grade because I feel like we aren’t doing anything.” –Maddee, 6th grader, O’Callaghan Middle School

“I’m concerned about my harder classes next year and that I won’t be prepared. I’m also scared of my AP exams. I hope they are able to catch us up at the beginning of the next school year.” –Ella, sophomore, Palo Verde High School

“I am really sad about not having a senior prom. I know my friends and I would’ve gone all out for our last prom. Graduation was never a huge deal to me personally, [but] many of my friends are disappointed about not having a traditional graduation. They feel like all their years of school have led up to that moment, but now it’s just not happening.” –Isabella, senior, Palo Verde High School

“What concerns me most is that this class year will be unprepared for our major-related classes. I’m sure it goes for all students, but AFROTC [Air Force ROTC] student cadets aren’t able to get the hands-on learning necessary for field training. I’m just worried that we aren’t being set up for success.” –Faith, freshman, UNLV