Frederick County’s first day of school yesterday Aug. 23 was deemed not only successful but record breaking.

There were record numbers with almost 13,500 students attending.

That is an increase of 135 students over last year with a total of 190 more students still pending this year bringing the total enrollment to 13,885 students.

The River wishes all students heading back a happy safe school year.

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