Our vibrant community comes together in this heartwarming collection of photos celebrating the excitement of the 2023-24 school year. From the eager faces of our backpacked babies to the bittersweet smiles of their parents seeing them off to school, these snapshots embody the spirit of growth and learning. Let us remember that with each passing year, we work together as a commuanity educate those who will lead us in the future and celebrate those who encourage and shape the next generation.
Mrs. Whitcomb’s 4th grade class on the first day at Assumption Catholic School.
The start of Assumption Catholic School’s school year was a “blast” thanks to 7th and 8th grade science teacher, Mr. Hawthorn. Hawthorn, along with the help of student Anthony Davis, demonstrated the scientific reaction caused by extreme temperatures. Hawthorn first filled a container with liquid nitrogen. Then, as warm water was added to the container, the resulting rapid condensation caused a billowing, fog-like vapor that created a stunning visual effect to get students excited for the upcoming school year. (Editor’s note: This was a safe, supervised experiment, and no students were harmed.)
STEAM teacher Maggie Young jumps right into creating with her Pre-K 3 students on the first day at Riverside Presbyterian Day School.
The Kruegers marked their seasoned return to the first day of school at Episcopal School of Jacksonville: Eighth grade for Stella, 10th grade for Reed, and 24 years of teaching for Michelle.
A multi-generational first-day family picture in Assumption Catholic School’s courtyard, including alumni grandmother and mothers, as well as four attending cousins, spanning Class of 1970 to Class of 2034.
STEAM teacher Maggie Young jumps right into creating with her Pre-K 3 students on the first day at Riverside Presbyterian Day School.
Heidi got a little help from her furry friend, Finn, on her first day of school. | Photo/Cadie Fletcher
Baton Webb gears up for fourth grade at Fishweir Elementary.
Madeline Webb’s first day of kindergarten was even more exciting since she got to join her oldest brother at Fishweir Elementary.
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