These second-graders were ready for their first day of school at Carpenter Elementary on Aug. 23. From left are Lauren Brunscheen, Nessa Eitel, and Bristol McElmeel. (Photo by Kim Brooks)
Carpenter Associate Traysa Orcutt directs new fourth grader Nickolas Bachelder to his line outside the school. (Photo by Kim Brooks)
Kellie McDermott takes a photo of daughter Scarlett McDermott on her first day of preschool at Carpenter. (Photo by Mary Yanda)
Shannon Elementary students stand outside waiting for the bell to ring for their first day of school, Aug. 23. From left are Anabell Swift, Axel Arriaga, Hunter Wolford, Coulter Greif, Macy Keunen, Jasmine Beanblossom, and Maddox Henderson. (Photo by Mary Yanda)
Sacred Heart sixth-grader Caleb Rickels gets off the bus for the first day. (Photo by Pete Temple)
Sacred Heart students wave as they wait to enter the building for the first day of school. (Photo by Pete Temple)
Mary Grace Lyons poses near the new Sacred Heart sign on the first day of school. (Photo by Pete Temple)