It’s their first day of school too

Students in the Cedar Grove-Belgium School District began a new school year on Wednesday, along with 14 new staff members. They are (front row, from left) high school art teacher Katiri Nair, high school technology teacher Andy Brill, middle school aide Cora Cheeseman, elementary and middle school special education aide Karen Hinz, technology director Zone Vang, elementary school special education aide Laurie Holle, elementary music teacher Maddison Schreurs, (back row) high school technology teacher Nate Urness, high school English language arts teacher Emma Smith, high school athletic director Nate Lukas, middle school science teacher Angie Wachter, fitness center and community recreation director Jake Maechtle, middle school special education aide Tiara Ashley and food service employee Susan Martin. The district will hold a new staff reception on Wednesday, Sept. 8, at the Luxembourg American Cultural Society before the School Board meeting.                                             Photo by Sam Arendt