

Kindergarten registration begins at Idyllwild School
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Idyllwild School has now opened its door for Kindergarten Fall Registration. The first day of school will be Aug.12, 2013. Mary Norris (left), Idyllwild School secretary, is registering Harley Johnston for the fall kindergarten class of 2013. Above from left to right are Norris, Martha Pearson with daughter Harley Johnston, and grandmother Emily Pearson with grandson Colton Johnston. Photo by Careena Chase

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