WiFi is now available at the parking lot at Shady Grove, Mattoon and Caldwell Springs volunteer fire departments for students on virtual learning platforms.
The school district is partnering with the local fire departments to provide venues for free internet service in rural areas. Its mission is to make these ISP hotspots available so students can upload and download school work and correspond with teachers.
The WiFi is available from 7 a.m., until 8 p.m., daily at the fire departments.
Other active local parking lot WiFi access points are at Kentucky Farm Bureau, Crittenden County Public Library, Marion Baptist Church Family Life Center, McDonald’s and all Crittenden County schools. Students may also make an appointment at Salem Baptist Church to use its internet service.
Currently, 422 students are on virtual learning plans.
