McLouth USD 342 students begin school Thursday with a full day of classes; Tonganoxie USD 464 students begin the 2012-13 year with a full day Thursday, Aug. 23.

McLouth will have activities 5-8 p.m. today throughout its campus. Hot dogs and ice cream will be served. There will be introductions of teachers and open houses, as well as a meeting for parents of students participating in fall athletics and a meeting for parents of sixth-graders and new high school students.