Elementary students heading in for first day
Supporting kids, parents, and staff
As summer winds down and the school bell gets ready to ring again, families in our rural community are feeling the familiar mix of excitement and nerves that comes with the start of a new school year. While fresh notebooks, sharpened pencils, and new shoes are part of the tradition, so are the emotional adjustments, both for children and their parents.
In rural towns like ours, back-to-school transitions can be uniquely challenging. Many children face long bus rides, smaller peer groups, and fewer after-school resources. Parents, meanwhile, may juggle tight...
