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Five Ways to Get Ready to Go Back to School in Holly Springs

The 2013-14 school year in Holly Springs is almost here. Are you ready?

With the 2013-14 school year in Holly SpringsΒ fast approaching on Monday, Aug. 5, here's a few things youΒ should know:

Walk-Throughs:Β Most schools hold a series of walk-throughs for students and parentsΒ before the kids head back.Β Here's the schedule for Holly SpringsΒ schools.Β 

Paperwork, Paperwork, Paperwork:Β Requirements students must meet before going back to school includeΒ proof of immunizationsΒ andΒ proof of residence.Β 

School Bus 411:Β Cherokee County Schools'Β websiteΒ has a finder linking addresses to bus routes.

School Meals:Β School meals this year cost from $1.25 to $3.Β Check outΒ how much breakfast and lunch will cost students and visitors.

Tax-Free Weekend:Β Georgia's tax-free weekend in 2013Β is Aug. 9-10.Β Find outΒ what's on the tax-free list here.

What else should parents and students know to get the school year started right? Tell us in the comments!

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