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VIDEO: Illing's First Day a Success (with Uniforms)

The first day of school was also the first time students wore uniforms.

Arthur H. Illing Principal Troy Monroe welcomed students back for a new school year Wednesday, Aug. 31. The main difference this time is it also marks the first time that students at the middle school were required to come to school in a – and, by pretty much all accounts, the change over to uniforms seemed to be a hit with parents, teachers and students alike on the first day. 

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