Back-to-school day slated for Thursday

As school approaches at the end of the month, a list of dates and events are set.

The offices at Jennings Elementary and Colfax Junior-Senior High School opened Monday, Aug. 13. A back-to-school day at Jennings Elementary for students in kindergarten through sixth grade will be Thursday, Aug. 16, with school pictures taken and the opportunity to pay various fees.

A week later, on Aug. 23, Back-to-School Night will be at Jennings Elementary from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Transitions Night for seventh-graders at the junior/senior high school will be from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

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