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7 Worst Things About Back-To-School on The North Fork

We compiled a list of things we aren't looking forward to.

Back-to-school time is usually a mixed bag of emotions for both parents and students. As some residents pointed out, there are many things to like. There's the excitement of finding out who your new teacher is and what friends are in your class. New supplies and a new bus. For some students it's the prospect of a brand new school.

Then again, not everyone loves back-to-school time. Or even if you do like it, there are things that just get under your skin. With the help of our readers and followers on social media we compiled a list of the seven worst things about going back-to-school on the North Fork.

The Seven Worst Things About Back-To-School on the North Fork:

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1. Having no children left - empty nest

2. Buying the school supplies

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3. Going back!

4. Summer being over!

5. Working at Stride Rite Shoes.

6. The thought of saying good bye to my boys for a few months.

7. Bus traffic.


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