At the start of the second quarter of 2021, with both COVID-19 vaccinations and new cases on the rise across the state, there is a slow shift back to pre-pandemic ways – at least for most students on Long Beach Island.

“This has been a challenging year for the Long Beach Island Consolidated School District,” Superintendent Peter Kopack said earlier this month before students and staff left for spring break, noting school officials have been working with the Long Beach Island Health Department…