I think it’s time to share some good news today.  Our local schools, the Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) District, had the first day of classes Wednesday and as far as I can determine, everything went smoothly.

As a reminder, that hasn’t happened every school year.  I recall a few years ago when Fishers High School suffered a localized power outage that didn’t make the opening day a pleasant one for Principal Jason Urban and his staff, but they got through that difficult day and had a good school year.

When there is a smooth first day of school, that doesn’t happen automatically.  It is the result of hard work and the cooperation of central office personnel, building administrators, teachers, support staff, parents and, of course, the students.

It was a special day for well over 100 new teachers to the district.  Let’s hope their HSE careers get out to a good start.

I have had some bad news to report lately that has not enhanced our local community’s reputation state-wide and even nationally.  Let’s back our HSE staff as the school year gets underway and is off to a good start!