CONWAY — The SAU 9 school year is starting a week later than originally planned to allow staff to prepare and for school orientations to take place before face-to-face learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The first day of class for SAU 9 was originally going to be Aug. 31, with teachers set to return Aug. 26. But Superintendent Kevin Richard asked that opening day be pushed to Sept. 8.
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