The doors to education open for area schools
By SHARON KIESEL
Area schools begin the 2010-2011 session this week and there are, for some, changes in scheduling or milk and meal prices. This year there are nearly 30 new teachers and staff members among the six northern Bates and southern Cass County schools.
Adrian R-3 begins the school season on Thursday, August 19, with no changes to the scheduling or meal and milk prices. There are five new teachers and a position change for a current teacher. Archie Schools also begin classes on Thursday, August 19 and there are no changes in meal prices. There is, however, a change in scheduling. The High School will begin classes at 8:10am and the elementary classes begin the day at 8:20am. This year, seven new faces will greet students and other staff members. Ballard School begins Monday, August 23, with no changes in scheduling. There are changes in meal prices. The student breakfast remains the same as last year. Lunch this year for grades K-6 went up a dime to $1.70 and lunch prices for grades 7-12 is up to $1.90. This year, Ballard has only one new teacher.
Drexel R-IV classes begin Friday, August 20, with one new elementary teacher. Cass-Midway Schools begin Wednesday, August 18, with no changes in scheduling or food prices. This year students will meet five new teachers and two new staff members. Miami R-1 Schools begin classes on Monday, August 23 with no changes in food prices or scheduling. Five new people will be working with students and other staff members.
The staff at the Adrian Journal and the Drexel Star wish everyone a safe, fun and productive school year.
Right: The Adrian R-III new teachers for the 2010-2011 school year are pictured. Front row: Megan Horton, High School Special Education; Chancy Glynn, K-12 Guidance Counselor; Jessie Gooddard, High School Social Studies. Back row: Erin Hooper, 3rd Grade; Amy McVey, 5th Grade; Ryan Heffley, Middle School Social Studies.
Far right: New Archie R-V teachers are pictured. Front row: Melissa Morina, Vocal Music; Courtney Coulter, Art; Mark Taylor, Social Studies, Head Boys Basketball Coach, Assistant Softball Coach. Back row: Dee Botkin, Elementary Counselor; Amy Diehl, Jr. High Science; Amy Gooden, Sixth Grade; Lee Harmon, Director of Special Services and Federal Programs.