With summer vacation nearly over, many families are spending a few last hours in the pool and stocking up on essential school supplies.

Take stock of your own school preparedness with our roundup of Patch back to school coverage.

Columnist Keri Goodfriend looked back on lessons learned during summer vacation.

Columnist Jean Westcott offered school supply ideas to add to your list.

Though PWCS students improved in math and reading, they still fell behind on No Child Left Behind standards.

PWCS offers a GED practice test.

Apply for free or reduced lunches.

We took a look at an alternative approach to education in the county: the homeschooling movement.

Columnist Michelle Fiscus offered tips on keeping your child healthy this school year and PWC Fire and Rescue offered safety tips.

Make sure you know your local school bus schedules.