CONWAY — If the first day is any indication, it ought to be an incredible 2019-20 school year in SAU 9. Students were excited to be back in the classroom, and teachers and staff were eager to hit the ground running.
Superintendent Kevin Richard gave the day two enthusiastic thumbs up.
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