Three new teachers and a new program highlights the upcoming school year for Lustre Christian School. For the first time in many years, Lustre will offer the chance for its students to participate in speech and drama events throughout the area. Principal Ric Cattell said during the school’s guidance counselor’s visit to a college this summer, the importance of speech was stressed. “Communication

There are plenty of reasons to be optimistic as Frazer begins a new school year. The first day of classes was Wednesday, Aug. 16. Superintendent Melanie Blount-Cole explained that teachers took part in a K-6 math training the previous week and that new teacher orientation was held on Aug. 10. “We don’t have a huge turnover of staff this year,” Blount-Cole said. “We’re blessed for