<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4Vxfop_1EBqYUHH00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4Vxfop_1EBqYUHH00" width="1200" height="600" >ADA, Okla. (KXII) - Ada Cougars returned to school Wednesday, with backpacks on, ready for the first day.As school zone lights activated, Ada’s security director issued a reminder to drivers about the rules in effect around campus.“Pay particular attention, drive slow, do not be on your cell phones,” said Robert Gray, Ada security director. “There’s zero tolerance for speeding in school zones and the fines are much, much larger — so be very careful.”Gray said fines can easily double in school zones, and violators could also face citations for cell phone use or failure to wear a seatbelt.“You just really don’t want to get pulled over in a school zone,” Gray said.For Ada’s 3rd and 4th graders, Wednesday marked a milestone. Redbud Elementary launched its first full school year after opening its doors last spring to finish out the previous school year.Principal Brad Lewis said anticipation kept him up through the night.“I actually woke up about 2 this morning, wide awake, ready to go,” Lewis said. “Couldn’t wait to get here, see the smiling faces, see the parents. Just looking forward to it.”With final touches now in place, Lewis said the school operates around two priorities.“Number 1 is safety. And the second one is academics,” Lewis said. “We’re trying to create well-rounded kids — kids that have the academics, kids that are safe, kids that are healthy socially and emotionally.”At Ada High, the senior class began what will be a year of final firsts. Two students offered advice to younger Cougars still ahead of many first days.“Cherish the time you have because it literally flies by so fast,” said senior Emory Anderson.“Just be brave, go for anything and just be yourself honestly,” said senior Channing Ballard.</div></body>

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ADA, Okla. (KXII) - Ada Cougars returned to school Wednesday, with backpacks on, ready for the first day. As school zone lights activated, Ada’s security director issued a reminder to drivers about the rules in effect around campus. “Pay particular attention, drive slow, do not be on your cell...

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ADA, Okla. (KXII) - Ada Cougars returned to school Wednesday, with backpacks on, ready for the first day. As school zone lights activated, Ada’s security d

Ada students head back to class

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