It was great to have our students and staff back yesterday after a long summer. This is my third year as superintendent and this was the best "first day of school" we've had. Buses all arrived on time, we welcomed the students with open arms, and the day went very smoothly.
Since we're funded by the number of students who attend, our student count is always a concern. It appears that our enrollment projection is very close to our actual count. We'll know more in a few days, but it appears we'll be down about 50-60 kids. This is simply a result of a large graduating class and smaller birthrates in Sanilac County, which results in smaller kindergarten classes.
Our custodial staff had the buildings looking great and our bus drivers did an exceptional job on day one. Our teaching staff is committed to making this the best year ever, especially after a year of transitioning to trimesters at the middle and high schools.
We've dedicated ourselves this year to reaching EVERY student. Failure is not an option and we've put new programs in place to get students immediate help when they are struggling. We debuted new software this summer that helped more than 20 students regain lost credits. This same software can be used during the year to aide students who fall behind.
Here's to a terrific school year ahead!!
Sincerely,
Kevin D. Miller, Ph.D.
Cros-Lex Schools Superintendent
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