Volunteer Joannie Grogan shows a gosling to children in one of this year's incoming kindergarten classes, during kindergarten orientation at St. Ignace Area Schools Wednesday, August 23. Pictured here (from left) are students Parker Tracey, Madison Olsen, and Bryan Kasper. The 2006-2007 school year will get underway for St. Ignace Area Schools students and staff Tuesday, September 5.

All students will attend in the morning only on September 5. Kindergarten through sixth grade students will start each day at 8:10 a.m., while seventh through 12th grade students will start at 8:05 a.m. Dismissal time Tuesday, September 5, will be 11:15 a.m.

Classes will dismiss at 2:55 p.m. for kindergarten through sixth grade students and 3 p.m. for seventh through 12th grade students on full days. Parents who transport their

students to school are asked to bring them to school 10 minutes before the start of classes. School doors will open at 7:30 a.m. daily.

Parents of kindergarten students have been sent a letter regarding a specific schedule for their child. Registration may still be made by calling 643-8500. Immunizations must be up to date to allow attendance in public school.

The school breakfast program will begin Tuesday, September 5, the first day of school.

The school lunch program will begin for all students Wednesday, September 6. Lunch prices for the 2006-2007 school year are $1.80 for elementary and middle school students and $2.10 for high school students. Class lists for grades kindergarten through seven are posted on the school doors.

Athletic event prices for the 2006-2007 school year will be as follows: Middle School/freshman contests, adults $4, students $3, and family ticket $12; High school Junior Varsity and Varsity events, adults $5, students $4, and family ticket $15; season pass $80 for students, $100 per adult, and family pass $200.

Bus schedules for the 20062007 school year will be as follows:

John Beaudoin, bus 01, will be driving the St. Ignace Township routes with the first pick-ups in the Pine River area at about 6 a.m. and end in Evergreen Shores at 7:35 a.m., including Reservation pickups.

David Crisp, bus 05, will pick up at Worth Road, Brevort, US-2, Gros Cap, Pte. LaBarbe, North Portage, Woods Road, Cedar Lane, South Portage, and Gros Cap starting at 6:30 a.m.

Sandy Thorin, bus 05A, will pick up in the city from Spring Street South starting at 6:45 a.m.

Frank Beaudoin, bus 97, will be driving the Brevort Township area starting at 6:15 a.m. on Belonga Road.

Randy Gustin, bus 02, will be driving the North City route with pick-ups starting at 6:50 a.m. at 829 North State Street.

Parents are urged to bring their kindergarten students the first day and walk them into the school. They will be made aware of bus schedules at that time.

Questions should be directed to the specific principal's office: High School, Mr. Gustafson at 643-8800, Elementary/Middle School (K-7), Ms. Ledy at 6438500 or 643-7822.