The smell of freshly sharpened pencils is in the air, and lunchboxes everywhere are ready for action, which can only mean one thing… It’s backto- school season in Washita County!
Here’s when our local students will be trading in their summer swimsuits for sneakers and school spirit:
• Cordell Public Schools, Thursday, August 7
• Canute Public Schools, Friday, August 8
• Burns Flat-Dill City Public Schools, Tuesday, August 12
• Sentinel Public Schools, Thursday, August 14
Whether you’re a pre-ker or kindergartner nervously gripping your new crayons or a senior counting down the days to graduation, the start of school is a chance for fresh starts, new friendships, and plenty of learning adventures. So, pack those backpacks, set those alarms, and get ready for the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year!
Here’s to a fantastic year ahead, filled with “Aha!” moments, Friday night lights, and maybe a few extra recesses.
Parents, get those cameras ready, the ‘First Day of School’ pictures are coming whether the kids like it or not!