As COVID-19 cases have began to spike once again, NBTHS students are concerned for their own health as well as the health of their family members. Since many students and teachers may not be able to get the vaccine or booster, they are at high risk of contracting COVID-19 and its variants. The vaccine has also not provided a complete layer of safety that allows students to come to school without having a high risk of catching the virus. As the only change that has been made to protect students during in-person school has been masks, NBTHS students fear for their safety as the crowded hallway passings, packed lunch rooms, and tight classrooms has not changed. Also, many teachers and students still do not follow the mask rule properly, thus endangering the lives of other students and teachers if they carry the virus. Many students live with older citizens and younger siblings, who they may be putting at risk by going to school where COVID-19 cases continue to spike. Also, the introduction of the Omicron variant worries students as the effects of it are still unknown. 
Staying virtual until at least February will allow more time for the COVID-19 cases to go down, and more information about the variants to be released. This will allow students to feel safe and secure, while also being able to focus on school. All students and teachers are already used to learning from home, so much would not change. Staying virtual until at least the month of February will allow students and their families to stay safe and healthy amid the coronavirus spike.