EDWARDSVILLE - Dr. Patrick Shelton, Edwardsville School District superintendent, said this is his 14th start in District 7 as a parent or superintendent and he thinks it is the best one yet.
"Starting up a school year is never easy - there are always new employees, students, and families to get acclimated to District 7," he said.
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"It was fabulous to see educators and students smiling and excited to start the school year!"
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