Pre-school programs grow to meet demand (The New Ulm Journal)
Note: This article is part of an occasional series that seeks to discuss some developments at area schools as the new school year begins. NEW ULM - More and more families are placing children aged 3-5 in pre-school programs, according to several professionals involved in early childhood education.

Pair of players from Lamar earn honors as All-Greater Houston pre-season picks (West University Examiner)
Lamar's Josh Gordon and Kalvin Guyton were two of 30 Houston-area high school football players recognized last week by Touchdown Club of Houston as the TD Club's 2008 Pre-Season High School All-Greater Houston Team.

School district to honor 1962 grad (The Huntington Herald-Dispatch)
CHESAPEAKE -- The Chesapeake Union Exempted Village School district will host a pre-game reception on Friday, Sept. 12 to honor Sonny Stowers, a 1962 graduate who had a distinguished high school and collegiate football career.

Parents a Bit Too Excited About School (Washington Post)
On the first day of school Monday, the principal at Charles County's newest elementary school allowed parents to park their cars, walk into the newly constructed facility, chat with teachers and snap photos of their children.

Income-eligible can enroll children in pre-K (Gazette.Net)
Are you a parent of a 4-year-old? Then you should know that, if you are income-eligible, your child should be provided a seat in public school pre-kindergarten.