University of Montana physics class, Missoula, MT, 1/17/1919. NARA ID 26429679.
Closeup of very cold students trying to learn physics.
Class picture, Benson Polytechnic School, Portland, OR, 10/27/1918. NARA ID 86716938
Closeup of students with masks -- around their necks.
Happy, unmasked boys doing community service. Original caption: “While schools were closed during the influenza epidemic, American children made toys for their unfortunate brothers and sisters overseas. Denver, CO. 12/2/1918. NARA ID 20808596.
Dos and Don’ts for Back to School, Pandemic Edition
DO hold classes outside when possible!
DON’T hold them outside in Montana in January, the coldest month of the year, with average temperatures around 22 degrees F.
DO make sure all students have masks!
DON’T let them wear their masks around their necks, not even for class photos!
DO encourage community service!
DON’T forget to socially distance, even while volunteering.