Nora Rathbun is excited as she jumps off the school bus for the first day at Highbridge Hill Elementary School on Thursday. STAFF PHOTOS BY ASHLEY SAARI

Wyatt Bator dressed to impress for his first day of school, including a collared shirt and tie.

Nicholas Laponius steps off the bus for the first day of school.

Westley Currier, right, is excited to greet staff at the start of the first day of school. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI—

Flynn Klebes hugs a school staff member after returning from summer vacation.

Kallahan Duthie smiles in anticipation of the start of school. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI—

Highbridge Hill Elementary student Tim Moran greets staff after returning from summer vacation.

Highbridge Hill Elementary student Maggie Higgins greets staff as she steps off the school bus on Wednesday. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI—