HUBER HEIGHTS — The Huber Height School District is one of several schools across the area returning to the classroom today.
News Center 7′s Taylor Robertson spoke to the superintendent about what new things students can look forward to this year.
Along with some new classrooms, Huber Heights built a career technology center as an addition to the Muntz Gym at Wayne High School.
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Jason Enix, Huber Heights school superintendent, said it was made possible through their already existing partnership with the Miami Valley Career Technology Center and paid for with the Esser Fund they got from Covid.
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Robertson says it will give students the opportunity to earn certificates in welding, HVAC, and construction trades.
Enix says this is just another way for the school to help kids set themselves up for success after they graduate.
“We’re very much looking forward to seeing students in that building,” he said. “It’s been a year-long construction process with about two years in advance of thinking about it, planning for it.”
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News Center 7 reported last year due to a shortage of bus drivers, Enix had to get behind the wheel and take kids to school himself on the school bus.
Robertson says it was his first year as superintendent at Huber Heights and will always be prepared to hop on the bus to take kids to school.
Enix got his license to drive school buses when he was the assistant superintendent at Beavercreek, and they were short on drivers.
He said one of the first calls he made when got to Huber Heights was to the transportation department to let them know, he could help bus the kids.
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Enix also told Robertson there are some new hires this year but there is still a shortage of drivers.
He added without the transportation department, the school does not operate.
“I know a lot of people look at me a little funny when I say I enjoy the drive, but it really is you know being able to do it one is it feels good to be able to get out and about and work with the transportation department,” he said.
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Enix says the school district is also seeing a shortage of teachers but added they have the first day of school covered even though they don’t have a full staff.
Several other school districts are also having their first day today.
To see the list, visit this website .
Arcanum-Butler Local Schools Start Date: Aug. 27
Springfield City Schools Start date: August 14 (Grade 1-9), August 15 (Grade 10-12) August 16 (Kindergarten)
Northeastern Local Schools Start Date: Aug.20 (All Grades)
Tecumseh Local Schools Start Date: August 21 (all grades)
West Liberty Salem Local Schools Start Date: Sept. 3
Mississinawa Valley Local Schools Start Date: Aug. 28
Trotwood-Madison City Schools Start Date: August 12 (all grades)
Mechanicsburg Local Schools Start Date: August 19 (all grades)
Botkins Local Schools Start Date: August 21 (all grades)
Hardin-Houston Local Schools Start Date: August 16 (Grade 1-12, Kindergarten last name A-M), August 19 (Kindergarten last name N-Z)
Jackson Center Local Schools Start Date: August 20 (all grades)
Greenville City Schools Start Date: August 26 (Grade 1-12, Kindergarten girls only), August 27 (Kindergarten boys only), August 28 (Kindergarten girls only), August 29 (Kindergarten boys only)
Fort Loramie Local Schools Start Date: August 15 (all grades)
Twin Valley South Local Schools State Date: August 19 (all grades)
Anna Local Schools Start Date: August 20 (Grade 1-12, Kindergarten last name A-J), August 21 (Kindergarten last name K-Z)
Tri- County North Local Schools Start Date: August 14 (all grades)
National Trail Local Schools Start Date: August 22 (all grades)
Vandalia-Butler City Schools Start Date: September 3 (all grades)
Eaton City Schools Start Date: August 21 (Grade 1-12), August 28 (Kindergarten last name A-L), August 29 (Kindergarten last name M-Z)
Dayton Public Schools Start Date: August 15 (Grade 1-12), August 21 (Pre-K & K last name A-M), August 22 (Pre-K & K last name N-Z)
Oakwood City Schools Start date: August 14 (Grade 7-12), August 16 (Grade 1-6)
Mad River Local Schools Start date: September 3 (Grade 1-10, Kindergarten last name A-L), September 4 (Kindergarten last name M-Z)
Miamisburg City Schools Start Date: August 13 (all grades)
Jefferson Township Local Schools Start Date: Aug. 15
Centerville City Schools Start Date: August 14 (Grade K-12), August 21 (Pre-K)
Tipp City Local Schools Start date: August 19 (Grade 6-12), August 22 (Grade K-5)
Kettering City Schools Start date: August 15 (Grade 1-10), August 16 (Grade 11-12), August 19 (Kindergarten), August 21 (Pre-K)
Northmont City Schools Start date: August 14 (Grade 7-12), August 16 (Pre-K to 6)
Huber Heights City Schools Start Date: August 15 (Grade 1-7, 9) August 16 (Grade 8, 10-12), August 20 (Kindergarten)
Miami East Local Schools Start Date: August 21 (all grades)
Newton Local Schools Start Date: August 20 (all grades)
Piqua City Schools Start Date: September 3 (all grades)
Troy City Schools Start Date: August 20 (all grades)
Coldwater Local Schools Start Date: Aug. 20
Indian Lake Local Schools Start Date: August 21 (all grades)
Marion Local Schools Start Date: August 21 (all grades)
St. Henry Local Schools Start Date: August 20 (all grades)
Celina City Schools Start Date: August 21 (Grade 7-12), September 3 (Grade K-6)
Benjamin Logan Local Schools Start Date: September 4 (Grade 1-9, PreK & K last name A-K), September 5 (Grade 10-12, PreK & K last name L-Z)
Xenia City Schools Start date: August 20 (all grades)
Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local Schools Start Date: August 14 (all grades)
Bellefontaine City Schools Start Date:September 4 (Grade 1-9, PreK & K last name A-K), September 5 (Grade 10-12, PreK & K last name L-Z)
Beavercreek City Schools Start dates: August 14 (Grade 6-12, Grade 1-5 last name A-L), August 15 (Grade 1-5 last name M-Z), August 16 (Kindergarten staggered start), August 19 (Kindergarten staggered start)
Fairborn City Schools Start Date: August 20 (Grade 1-12), August 23 (PreK & K)
Versailles Exempted Local Schools Start Date: August 26 (all grades)
Franklin-Monroe Local Schools Start Date: August 27 (all grades)