Richland One's International Welcome Center closed for the summer Friday, May 29. It will reopen for the 2009- 2010 school year Monday, August 3. Hours will be 8 am to noon.

The center, which helps ease the transition for international students and families that are new to the district, is housed at A.C. Moore Elementary School, 333 Etiwan Avenue. Richland One students represent more than 40 countries and as many languages.