First Bell: Pickney PTO coffee; SAT scores moderately higher than national average
News, et cetera, from schools in and around Douglas County:
• The Pickney PTO group is starting a “coffee cart and conversation” before school on Friday. They’re also selling Pickney Panther cups for $10.
• The College Board released the SAT scores Monday, and the state average is slightly higher than the national average. Expect more information on the district scores on the college prep test later today.
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