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5 of the Worst Things About Students Going Back to School in Strongsville

There's a lot to like about the start of a new school year ... but here's a few reasons readers aren't looking forward to it in Strongsville.

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It's an exciting time for some, but there are some downfalls in Strongsville when the students head back to school. 

Patch asked its audience to finish this sentence Friday: "The worst thing about the kids going back to school in Strongsville is ________."

Here are five staff-picked answers: (All of the responses may be viewed on the Strongsville Patch Facebook page.) 

  1. Tina Lewis Kozarik: Striking teachers
  2. Melissa Payne: 1/2 Day Kindergarten. We're the only city around our area that's still 1/2 day.
  3. Chuck Boros: The only thing bad about it is that it means summer is over!!!! My son is actually excited to go back!!! Move on people!!!!
  4. Natalie Ford Shirilla: Packing lunches
  5. John Motley: The traffic.
What's your response? Tell us in the comments section. 

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