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In addition to buying school supplies, the beginning of the school year is the perfect time for families to download AlertID, the free safety app that includes simple tips to get the school year off to a great and safe start.

If you're not sure what to do with your kids before and after school now that the year has started, we caught up with a few low-cost options in our community today.

With the school year starting up, you're going to see a lot more activity in school zones. Many people may not realize that school is already upon us since the balanced calendar makes it start early.