Schools ready to welcome back students

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 5:00 AM

First day of school for Limestone District School Board student is Wednesday.

The Limestone District School Board is set to welcome their students back on Wednesday.

Erika Chesnick, Elementary Literacy Consultant says teachers know the role they play affects their students beyond the classroom.

Chesnick says the entire board is invested in their students and how they progress academically over the school year.

Chesnick also says they want to make sure that their students learn in a positive, accepting environment.

She says the upcoming school year holds so much promise and they can't wait to see what their students will achieve together.

Story by Bob Perreault

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