The first day of school Wednesday for 1,800 Lamesa Independent School District (LISD) students did not exactly go without a few minor challenges. “Some of the kids are still registering,” said LISD Superintendent Jim Knight. Students arriving at schools faced the new environment of face masks, social distancing and different time tables for younger students when their teachers could escort them to class. Parents and visitors are barred from entering school buildings due to the coronavirus. Those issues went off without any mishap. But with 20 percent of the student population opting to attend class at home by computer, some parents had some ...