School's back from summer*

*Headline to be read to the tune of Alice Cooper's 1972 smash hit

HORNS ARE UP! The Menard Yellowjacket Band has braved the 100 plus temps along with the sports athletes to prepare for the upcoming year. The band is under the direction of Ms. Rebekah Cook in her first year at Menard.
HORNS ARE UP! The Menard Yellowjacket Band has braved the 100 plus temps along with the sports athletes to prepare for the upcoming year. The band is under the direction of Ms. Rebekah Cook in her first year at Menard.

Menard ISD’s 2023-2024 school year officially commenced Monday morning with students returning to all 3 campuses. Spirits are high as students and staff begin to settle into the new year.

“Our first couple of days have been great! We have some fresh faces, and everyone seems excited to be here,” said high school principal Jacob Hand. He continued “The atmosphere is uplifting, and we hope to carry t…