One of Clinton Schools' building leaders is ready for kids to get back to class next week.

On the WHOW Morning Show Thursday, Lincoln and Douglas Schools Principal Jessica Patrick told Regional Radio there's definitely a buzz in the buildings as teachers start to prepare their classrooms for the return of students.

Students and families are invited to the Lincoln School playground tonight and tomorrow (Thursday and Friday) for Popsicles with the Principal. Patrick and a few teachers will be at the Lincoln School playground, offering popsicles and a general meet-and-greet.

For Patrick and her staff, kids will be coming to school for the first time when they arrive next week. She believes the biggest thing families can do to prepare kids for the school setting is to be willing to ask the adults for help.

Kindergarten and first graders return to class next Wednesday, Aug. 20, and pre-K students begin on Thursday, Aug. 21.