West Valley School Takes Load Off Students' Shoulders
WEST VALLEY - Action News discovered West Valley Middle School is working to get every student a set-of books that can be left at home.
Health is the main reason why.
The schools says a backpack full of books can sometimes weigh as much as the student.
Allowing kids to leave a set of books at home, means less stress on kids' shoulders and backs.
"My oldest son went to a school where they had to carry all the their textbooks and his back hurt really bad...and he actually still has a shoulder issue because of it," said Liberty Andis, who has a son at West Valley.
Currently only sixth graders can leave their books at home, but the school is now working to give fifth graders the same advantage.
Health is the main reason why.
The schools says a backpack full of books can sometimes weigh as much as the student.
Allowing kids to leave a set of books at home, means less stress on kids' shoulders and backs.
"My oldest son went to a school where they had to carry all the their textbooks and his back hurt really bad...and he actually still has a shoulder issue because of it," said Liberty Andis, who has a son at West Valley.
Currently only sixth graders can leave their books at home, but the school is now working to give fifth graders the same advantage.
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