It is back to school time!  While it may be hard to believe our first day of school is three weeks from today (September 7).  As in the past this will be a half day as we get back into our routine.

All school buildings are now open and specific questions should be referred to the building whenever possible.

A number of changes are in store this Fall as we have new administrators in four buildings and new administrative assistants in six buildings and / or departments.  We have also eliminated our receptionist's position in our office so please realize that when you call or visit us in person.

Another major change is the elimination of transportation for grades 8 - 12 as well as expanded walk out areas for Allen and Fordline Elementary Schools.  We encourage everyone to be patient as we get started, traffic will be a problem and it will take a little time to get worked out.

All of our athletic teams and marching band have been practicing for a number of weeks now and are ready to display their talents.  Our first football game is Friday, August 27, at 5:00 p.m. at Eastern Michigan.

We hope you are as excited about the new year as we are and we look for great things in 2010-2011.  Make this the year you get more involved with our district, it will make us even better.

Dave Peden