South Panola High teacher Chanda Lantern makes a point during a staff development meeting Tuesday morning of the school’s English Department. The school year is creeping closer, with SPHS teachers reporting August 2 – 11 days from today, if you’re keeping count – to begin the school year. To get ready for the school year, look inside today’s Panolian for the annual Back to School special section. The Panolian photo by Billy Davis