As the proud parent of a 5-year-old entering full-day kindergarten at Rawson Elementary, here is a fact that I know all too well: School starts on Wednesday.

I say this with a tinge of sadness — he is growing up so quickly — but with an even bigger amount of excitement, for I know how much Christian will learn this year. I say often that one of the biggest reasons we moved to South Milwaukee in 2002 was its first-class school system. And my experience with Rawson and the district so far has borne this out.

Christian, I know, is in good hands … and it will be a great year.

You can see the hours of each school at the South Milwaukee School District website here, and here is a list of other important dates.