The first year is in the books for Clinton's first-year elementary principal, Jessica Patrick.

At Lincoln and Douglas Elementary Schools this year, Patrick was focused on community engagement and getting to know the families of her school.

Patrick introduced a new program this year called 'Camp Kindergarten' and on the WHOW Morning Show Monday told Regional Radio she thought it went very well.

To wrap up the school, Patrick says they were able to partner with the Clinton Community Education Foundation for 'Read Across Clinton' for that book distribution but then she also was able to secure a grant to give kids access to more books for the summer.

On the WHOW Morning Show Monday, Patrick also emphasized the importance of reading over the summer for the kids in her building and those coming in. She also discussed what parents can do to prepare kids for school this fall. We'll hear more from Patrick on that in the weeks ahead on Regional Radio.