It's back-to-school time for students in Maroa-Forsyth, and district leadership is reminding the community of some changes for this school year.

Superintendent Adam Ibbotson indicates the first day of class is tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 18. He is reminding the community of some of the changes for this upcoming school year, including staggered start times at their buildings as well as bringing back the breakfast program for the first time in several years at the grade school.

Ibbotson reminds that the staggered start times for the school buildings this year were the result of a pair of challenges facing the district, including rising transportation costs as well as a bus driver shortage.

Motorists who regularly take US Highway 51 around Maroa likely have noticed by now the speed limit change from the school buildings to the south side of the highway outside Maroa. Ibbotson is thankful for that change as both of those intersections have a lot of traffic, particularly at the beginning and end of the school day.

Like local law enforcement officials you've heard from on the Hart Media Group in recent days, Ibbotson is advocating for motorists in Maroa to practice safety in school zones and be aware of unique traffic patterns in their respective communities.

Ibbotson is also encouraging parents of students of all ages to make sure they are getting good sleep. He is emphasizing the importance of attendance and how impactful it is for students to simply be in class. 

Students in Maroa-Forsyth begin class on Tuesday. Follow all things Maroa-Forsyth schools by visiting mfschools.net and follow them on Facebook.