Area students heading back to school

Suzanne Nolan Wisler, The Monroe News
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Ida Elementary principal Stacy Maynard swings into the new school year as she plays with new kindergartner Payton Bean, 5, on the school's playground as part of 2023 Playdates with Principals hosted by the Monroe County Intermediate School District and Great Start Collaborative of Monroe County.
Ida Elementary principal Stacy Maynard swings into the new school year as she plays with new kindergartner Payton Bean, 5, on the school's playground as part of 2023 Playdates with Principals hosted by the Monroe County Intermediate School District and Great Start Collaborative of Monroe County.

It's back-to-school time. While some area students have already returned to school, most are going back Sept. 5.

Changes, including new staff members and curriculum updates, will be seen in schools across the county. Some districts also have made changes to teacher professional development days.

Monroe Public Schools will continue to have shortened school days to accommodate professional development. This year, there will be fewer half days. But there will be eight two-hour late start days.

“We heard from parents that this schedule option is more family friendly for child care arrangements, and we listened,” Andrew Shaw, superintendent, said.

Like other districts across the state, Mason will have 20 days with one-hour late starts for teacher professional development.

“It will offer an uninterrupted block of time for teachers to engage in collaborative professional development. We firmly believe that the benefits of implementing these one-hour late start days for teachers (professional development) outweigh any potential inconvenience,” Kelli Tuller, superintendent, said.

The first late start day for Mason is Oct. 4.

Area schools’ first days of school and new offerings:

Airport Community Schools

First day: Sept. 5

New: Wagar Middle School has a new name: Wagar Middle & Junior High School. The building will house fifth through eighth grades. New classrooms were added to Sterling Elementary. Jet Care at Ritter Elementary School has expanded to include all-day care for children ages 3-4.

The new Bedford High School stadium entrance is shown.
The new Bedford High School stadium entrance is shown.

Bedford Public Schools

First day: Sept. 5

New: Upgrades to Bedford Community Stadium, including a new entrance, centrally located concessions and new restrooms. Bedford High School’s auditorium is getting staggered rows and projectors.

Dundee Community Schools

First day: Aug. 28

New: Upgrades in the middle school cafeteria; a new wing is under construction at the elementary school.

Flat Rock Community Schools

First day: Aug. 29

New: Upgraded science standards and expanded curriculum for several high school subjects.

Gibraltar School District

First day: Sept. 5

New: Partnership with Henry Ford College through Gibraltar Middle College.

Holy Ghost Lutheran School

First day: Aug. 24

Huron School District

First day: Sept. 5

Ida Public Schools

First day: Sept. 5

New: A trip to Costa Rica is planned.

Jefferson Schools

First day: Sept. 5

New: New parking lots at the high school and North Elementary; all security door systems were upgraded; new camera systems are coming soon.

Mason Consolidated Schools

First day: Sept. 5

New: One-hour late starts.

Meadow Montessori School

First day: Sept. 5

New: Kimmie Morgan is the leader for the Children’s House West, and Jessica Felder is the leader for the secondary program.

Ida Elementary principal Stacy Maynard plays with new kindergartner Corbin Bean, 5, on the school's playground as part of 2023 Playdates with Principals hosted by the Monroe County Intermediate School District and Great Start Collaborative of Monroe County. Behind him is twin sister Payton, 5, and mother Stephanie Bean.
Ida Elementary principal Stacy Maynard plays with new kindergartner Corbin Bean, 5, on the school's playground as part of 2023 Playdates with Principals hosted by the Monroe County Intermediate School District and Great Start Collaborative of Monroe County. Behind him is twin sister Payton, 5, and mother Stephanie Bean.

Milan Area Schools

First day: Aug. 28

New: Updated attendance policy.

Monroe Catholic Elementary Schools

First day: Aug. 28

New: New playground at St. Michael campus.

Monroe County Middle College

First day: Sept. 5

New: Nicholas Hemwall is a new staff member.

Monroe Public Schools

First day: Sept. 5

New: Angela Tedora is a new principal at Monroe Middle School.

New Bedford Academy

First day: Sept. 5

New: Magnetic Reading for kindergarten through fourth grade and a fresh fruits and vegetables program.

Orchard Center High School

First day: Sept. 5

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Academy

First day: Aug. 23

New: New gym bathrooms and new technology in classrooms.

St. Joseph Catholic School, Erie

First day: Aug. 23

New: Samantha Good is a new teacher.

St. Mary Catholic Central High School

First day: Aug. 16

New: Joe Carroll is the new principal.

St. Patrick School, Carleton

First day: Aug. 23

New: Gym floor was refinished.

St. Stephen Catholic School

First day: Aug. 24

New: New music and computer teacher, Catherine Long.

State Line Christian

First day: Aug. 21

New: Playground upgrades.

Summerfield Schools

First day: Sept. 5

New: New public address systems in elementary and high school buildings and a full-time school resource officer, Deputy Krista Hisey.

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Triumph Academy

First day: Sept. 5

Whiteford Agricultural Schools

First day: Sept. 5

New: A new bus loop was created in an effort to reduce traffic congestion at arrival and dismissal.

Zion Lutheran School

First day: Aug. 22

New: New teacher assistant for the middle and upper grades.

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