2009.03.19
Riverlawn students get peek at new school
Students in Fairlawn spent their final day at the old Riverlawn Elementary School today. For the last hour of the day, the more than 300 students at the school traveled by bus to the new school, which is slated to open for classes on Monday.
Teachers already have started moving in their belongings, but today the students toted desks' full of books and materials to their new classroom.
Students have the day off school Friday, and school officials will spend Friday and the weekend putting finishing touches on the building. Superintendent Don Stowers said today that he expects some work to continue while students are in the new school.
An open house for parents and students is set for 2 p.m. Sunday, with a separate open house for the public next week.
