With the school year officially under way in the state of Illinois, one local school district’s co-superintendent says that it’s important to keep kids excited about going back to school this time of year.

Shelbyville school district co-superintendent Denise Bence says that interacting with your child and keeping them excited about the school year.

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Bence adds that a good way to get new students adjusted to school is helping them find a friend on the bus ride each day.

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Bence and Kevin Ross were named co-superintendents of the Shelbyville district just over a year ago.