Police respond to a Long Island middle school over mask issue

Police respond to a Long Island middle school over mask issue

FILE - In this May 18, 2021 file photo, fifth graders wearing face masks are seated at proper social distancing during a music class at the Milton Elementary School in Rye, N.Y. As the nation closes out a school year marred by the pandemic, some states are now starting to release new standardized test scores that offer an early glimpse at just how far students have fallen behind — with some states reporting that the turbulent year has reversed years of progress across every academic subject. New York, Georgia and some other states pushed to cancel testing for a second year so schools could focus on classroom learning. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Islip, NY- Thursday was the first day of class at Islip Middle School and and police say they were called to respond after students showed up without masks.  Suffolk County Police say a parent wanted documentation that her child along with five others were moved to the auditorium for not wearing masks. State officials says masks must be worn in schools by all students, teachers, staff, and visitors. 

Photo: FILE – In this May 18, 2021 file photo, fifth graders wearing face masks are seated at proper social distancing during a music class at the Milton Elementary School in Rye, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)