Cheney school board remains busy as schools kick off

By BECKY THOMAS

Staff Reporter

Enrollment in the Cheney School District has grown by more than 100 students over the summer.

The enrollment numbers, as well as reports on opening two new middle schools this month, topped the first meeting of the school year for the Cheney school board Sept. 12.

At the start of school this month, the district totaled 3,987 students. That's more than 106 over June numbers, finance director Brian Aiken said, but it fits with trends over recent years.

“Again it continues with that 100-plus growth per year,” he said.

Superintendent Deb Clemens commended middle scho...