July 31: School's on the Horizon

1. School's on the Horizon: The students out there will probably not like to hear this — and the parents have already heard enough Back to School ads — but are scheduled to open on Aug. 29. We'll be posting helpful articles about how to get ready.

2. Warm and Pleasant: Today's forecast is for a repeat of yesterday's sunny skies and temps in the high 70s. Humidity builds in tomorrow, with a chance of rain into Thursday morning.

3. Olympic Celebrations: As the fortnight of competition continues across the Pond, Rhode Islanders have been getting into the Olympic sprit — check out our video of last Friday, and the scene from North Kingstown High School, where .

4. Plug In: Quick quiz — What's the best way to stay informed of what's happening in Johnston? Answer: Sign up for the JohnstonPatch email newsletter.

5. Could It Happen Again?: It's every kid's dream — stretching out summer just a little bit more. Well, in 2011, Hurricane Irene made it happen, although it wasn't a very pleasant time. Schools wound up opening on Sept. 6, a week later than originally planned — and several hundred people remained without electricity for almost the whole time.