CONWAY — With just a few tears on opening day in SAU 9 and 13, smiles ruled the day as the 2020-21 school year officially kicked off.
“Excellent, excellent, excellent,” SAU 9 Superintendent Kevin Richard said of the smooth opening day after touring all seven schools in the district. “This was just what I needed, a little inspiration to start the year.”
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