August 5. The day when a new class of seniors rise to their throne, and a new batch of wide-eyed freshman begin their high school career. Our summer has been significantly shortened, but with it comes the benefits of longer breaks during the school year.
Starting back school after a glorious summer break can be great since the opportunity is given to reconnect with friends, but it can also be stressful because of the challenges a new school year holds. On July 23, seniors can purchase parking permits from 8 to 11, and juniors will be able to purchase theirs from 1 to 4. There will also be a back to school festival will be held on July 31 from 4 to 7.
“You can pay for parking, you may be able to buy yearbooks, you may be able to buy t-shirt/sweatshirts, or any of those fees that you normally have to wait in line for to pay on those other days,” principal Mike Campbell said.
Once back in school, students will also notice that there have been several changes that have been made, with possibly more to come. Administrators are getting together on May 29 to discuss the upcoming year and any other modifications they may want to make.
“The big thing is starting back at 8:30. And the bell schedule will be different. Our master schedule is different; we’ll be going by a true four-by-four so you won’t have all year classes any more. A lot of things we’re working on,” Campbell said.
Normally students have to wait until the first day of school to receive their schedules. This left an entire summer to wonder if you and your best friend were in the same class. However, this year Campbell decided that we should receive them sooner.
“We were kind of held up because there were problems with the iNow system, but the councilors have worked hard to get them out… hopefully they’ll be out and into students hands by the time they leave here, “ Campbell said.