Local authorities are taking the time to educate the public and send out yearly reminders about the youth of our communities being back in class. Mike Bennett is the School Resource Officer at the Clinton Police Department and points out traffic around schools is going to pick up.

 

 

Youngsters will be on the sidewalks and streets heading to and from school. Bennett encourages motorists to take note of this and slow down when near school zones.

 

 

While motorists need to be attentive, often times, students will be out on their own going to and from school. Bennett encourages parents to sit down chat with their kids and emphasize using crossing guards where they can.

 

 

When it comes to school drop off and pick up, Bennett is hoping parents will take the time to park in the parking lot and pick their kids up there. He says waiting just a few minutes to pick kids up can get you in and out faster.

 

 

School starts in Clinton Wednesday with a full day of school across the district.

 

Bennett has more tips for parents and students with school starting this week, we'll have more tomorrow on Regional Radio News.