{"id":15375,"date":"2026-07-29T20:47:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T03:47:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/ward\/?p=15375"},"modified":"2026-07-29T20:47:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T03:47:13","slug":"new-student-orientation-august-6-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/ward\/2026\/07\/29\/new-student-orientation-august-6-7\/","title":{"rendered":"New Student Orientation | August 6 &amp; 7"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Transitioning to a new school is an important step for both young students and their families. 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