Back to school time – for teachers
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August 14, 2025

Back to school time – for teachers

By Jack Christian 

Marysville School District educators officially kicked off the 2025-26 school year Tuesday morning with a convocation at the high school. Members of the high school FFA, band, cheerleaders and choir were part of the program designed to inspire teachers as they prepare for the coming school year. Retired MHS teacher Dave Herrmann was the featured speaker for the event, delivering a message about building bonds with students in order to help inspire them.

(Journal-Tribune photos by Jack Christian)

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