The students and teachers in Union Middle School and Rutherford High School finished up the first month of school with lots of great discussion and writing in their English classes. Students came in to school prepared to write and discuss their independently chosen summer reading selection. This first writing prompt gave teachers a baseline writing sample in which to plan further writing lessons. Students have begun to delve into their first literature selection and the many creative and analytical projects that go along with it. The English department is looking forward to a productive and exciting year with the students of UMS and RHS!