School bells are getting ready to ring in Stoddard County, and districts are busy making preparations for the start of a new school year.

Richland Schools

Students, parents and teachers at Richland R-I are getting a kick-start to the school year, with registration set for tomorrow, Aug. 3. Key dates to remember leading to the start of school at Richland include:

• Aug. 3 – Registration
• Aug. 8 – New Teacher Training
• Aug. 9 & 10 – In-Service training for teachers
• Aug. 11 – First day of school

Students should report for classes at 8 a.m. on Aug. 11 and the first day will be a full day of classes. School personnel remind parents and students that the supply list for each grade is available at local Wal-Mart stores.

The Student Handbook will be distributed to Richland Students on the first day of schools. Parents and students are both advised to pay special attention to the new attendance policy.

Bloomfield Schools

Bloomfield students will report for a full day of classes on Thursday, Aug. 18. School buses will run on the first day of school.

Bernie Schools

Preparations are being made for the start of the 2011-2012 school year in Bernie Schools. Important dates to remember include:

• Aug. 3 – New Student Registration, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. in the high school Media Center
• Aug. 9 – Returning Student Registration, 7 – 12 only
o Grades 7, 8 , and 12 – 8:30 -11:30 a.m.
o Grades 9, 10, and 11 – 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
• Aug. 12 – Kindergarten Orientation – 6 p.m.
• Aug. 15 – Teacher Orientation
• Aug. 16 – Elementary Open House – 6 p.m. in the high school gym
• Aug. 18 – First day of classes