The Baraboo School Board approved a full-time online learning program for grades seven and eight at Jack Young Middle School during its Monday meeting.

The new middle school instruction will expand the district’s online programs, which only have been offered at Baraboo High School for grades nine through 12.

Baraboo School District online coordinator Shelly Gillmore told board members that since online options were first offered to high school students in 2015, she’s been approached by several parents who are interested in enrolling their middle school-aged children in similar programs.