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“The first day is always a big day,” Sledge said. “It is a joy to see parents dropping their kid off and the kids eager to meet their new teachers and their old friends.”
Students are learning to be safe, responsible and respectful this year at Snyder Park, Sledge said.
“A successful year would be first of all kids are safe and happy and anticipating coming to school,” he said. “Also, having a good relationship with parents and staff. We are always working to collaborate with the community. Just making sure we are meeting our goals and hopefully by the end of the year we are reaping the benefits by passing the state tests.”
Snyder Park has an excellent staff, he said, and his goal is to make the school one of the best in the state.
Elsewhere in the district, Fulton Elementary students were welcomed back to class by about 50 men from the community cheering them on.
Students were seen walking to class and giving high-fives to the supporters.
Greenon Local Schools asked parents on social media to post pictures of their students getting ready to head back to school. Kids were shown smiling with their backpacks on.
The school year did not start as smoothly at Northeastern due to factors outside school’s control.
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A snapped pole in Northridge knocked out power to around 1,300 Ohio Edison customers in Clark County including Kenton Ridge High School and Northridge Elementary/Middle School.
Dispatchers said the downed pole was reported on Elaina Drive Wednesday morning around 8:30 a.m., and disrupted power to several surrounding areas. However, by 9:30 the power was back on.
“All kids and staff are safe and ready to move forward with a great first day of school,” a Facebook post by the district says.
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