North and South Todd County Elementary Schools are currently being readied for students to come back to school next week.
North Todd Principal Bruce Voth says he is in the process of expanding and renovating the school’s playground.
click to download audioVoth is hoping the new playground will be up and running by the first day of school. He adds there have also been some modifications to both preschool playgrounds, with additional structures for children to climb on.
Voth notes there is some new staff at North Todd.
click to download audioNorth Todd will also be adding RTI time to the curriculum.
click to download audioSouth Todd Principal Jennifer Oyler says there aren’t any big renovations happening at the school, but new shatter-proof tints on all door windows were recently installed.
South Todd also has some new staff this year.
click to download audioBoth schools are currently undergoing regular summer cleaning and touch-ups in preparation for the first day of school.
The first day of school for preschoolers in Todd County is Wednesday, Aug. 16 — all other grades begin Wednesday, Aug. 9.