Must-have back-to-school news this week

Your comprehensive look at back-to-school

Summer is almost over ... at least for school-age children. In just 13 days, riding bikes, playing video games and sleeping in all day come to an end as the little ones head back to the classroom for a new School Year. Schools open for students on Wednesday, Aug. 10, ending another short summer vacation courtesy of Old Man Winter. But just nine months and 170 closing bells later, they'll get summer back again. Closing day is currently scheduled for May 12, 2017. This year promises to be unlike any other at Crittenden County Schools.

For a comprehensive look at back-to-school, pick up a copy of this week's issue of The Crittenden Press. It's chock full of information you cannot find anywhere else ... including Facebook. It's a must-have!

Find the following stories and features inside:

• 2016-17 school calendar.
• School district: Lunch, breakfast free.
• Online registration already rolled out for some.
• Rocket Way Snow Days could prevent late start to summer.
• Meet every new teacher and administrator in the district.
• Supply lists, including what FRYSC will be providing each grade level for free.
• CCHS, CCMS dress codes remain consistent.
• SUPERINTENDENT CLARK: Schools strive to inspire greatness through tried, new methods.
• BOARD CHAIRMAN COOK: Each in community serves as teacher to youth.
• CCHS PRINCIPAL BROWN: Attendance policy big change at HS.
• CCMS PRINCIPAL RADIVONYK: New MS principal glad to be Rocket.
• CCES PRINCIPAL TABOR: ES encourages parental interaction.
• Board of education contact information.
• Board of education meeting dates.
• SBDM, PTO membership.
• School district bus routes.
• Road damage could affect busing routes.
• District looking for drivers with the right stuff.
• District bus miles equal to lunar trip.
• Board breathes new life into Crosswalk.
• CCHS focused on avoiding dropouts.
• Dual credit offered at no cost.
• CCES PTO seeks books, board games donations.