It’s almost time for students to head back to the classroom.
Area districts are enrolling this week for the fall semester.
Iola schools will enroll from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday. All students from preschool through 12th grade will enroll at Iola Elementary School, 203 N. Kentucky St.
New preschool or kindergarten students will need to attend a screening.
Classes begin Wednesday, Aug. 16, for preschool and elementary students, and for ninth grade students at Iola High School. Classes begin Aug. 17 for middle and most high school students.
Open houses will be offered for elementary students from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 15, and for middle and high school students from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 22.
This year, Iola schools will offer free breakfasts and lunches for all students, regardless of income. Adults will need to pay $2.15 for breakfast and $4.65 for lunch. Extra milk can be purchased for 55 cents.
Families will be asked to fill out an income survey. Those who do will not have to pay a technology fee.
Humboldt
Enrollment for Humboldt students will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday. Enrollment will be at each attendance center’s office.
Families should expect to pay a $25 textbook fee unless their income qualifies for free meals. Half of the fee is waived for those who qualify for reduced-price meals.
Families also will be asked to pay a technology fee of $25.
Classes begin for all students on Thursday, Aug. 17.
Marmaton Valley
Marmaton Valley students can enroll from 8 to 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday in the commons area.
