Maroa-Forsyth students are back at it for a new school year and as they get back in the swing of things, district leadership is excited about the things that took place while they were away.

Superintendent Dr. John Ahlemeyer says the start of their improvements was going to an online registration system. He adds they have improved their phone system, which doesn't sound that exciting but it is an improvement in security.

The technology infrastructure has been vastly improved in the district. Dr. Ahlemeyer says they struggled to find a good enough internet connection for all the demand they have in their buildings.

One thing that is very exciting for Dr. Ahlemeyer is a video board for a hall of fame they are establishing. He says it will allow those to be on display at all times for the public to check out when they enter their high school.

More security measures were put in place at the grade school and high school. Dr. Ahlemeyer says they went away from their key entry system and went to an electronic entry system.

The grade school gym floor was sanded and re-painted and a huge video board was added to the high school gym courtesy of local donors. 

Dr. Ahlemeyer points out the pre-k program has added a new playground and the parking lots at the grade school and high school were upgraded.