The purpose of an educational system is simple: to educate our youth. To achieve academic excellence. To provide physical education and training To prepare young minds for the world of tomorrow.
But there is a deeper purpose, one that you won't find stated in the school mission statement, one that doesn't even need to be spoken, it should be clearly understood.
Safety. The safety and protection of our most precious. Our children.

They're cautiously stepping out from their cover, their frightful, innocent eyes darting about nervously. They've had it too easy for far too long, living an easy existence with no one in pursuit. Now it's time to leave the safety of their beds, to face the wild, wild world once again.
Deer season opened Sunday, and this could aptly describe our local deer population. And school started back for most kids on Monday, so this could apply to a few dear two-legged creatures as well.