Fulton Elementary School is making sure its students are ‘fresh for the test’ by hosting local barbers and braiders to give students free haircuts and hairstyles ahead of Ohio State Testing.
Five barbers and braiders from the Springfield and Dayton area donated their time to give Fulton students revived hairstyles.
This is the second year that Fulton has held a free haircutting event, but the first time that the school has done so ahead of a state test. Braiders were added this year to accommodate additional female students.
“This is a small way that we can instill confidence in our students, which is so invaluable at their age. They walked out of the gym with new hairstyles and smiles that couldn’t be ignored,” said Fulton Principal Deborah Howard, who is hopeful the students’ refreshed looks will spur chain reactions. “Look good, feel good, test good!”
Students will begin state testing beginning next week.