Students went back to school at Clintonville Elementary School in North Haven on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Some kids were returning, while others were going to school for the first time. Ava Muteru gets off the bus ready for her first day of first grade. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier
Students went back to school at Clintonville Elementary School in North Haven on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Some kids were returning, while others were going to school for the first time. Principal Lauretta Dowling talks to Jace Steele who arrived early for his first day of Kindergarten. He shows her Yoshi. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier
Students went back to school at Clintonville Elementary School in North Haven on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Some kids were returning, while others were going to school for the first time. Principal Lauretta Dowling added some writing in chalk on the sidewalk for the kids to see. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier
Students went back to school at Clintonville Elementary School in North Haven on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Some kids were returning, while others were going to school for the first time. Marcy Monaco walks with her daughter Mia on her first day of third grade. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier
Students went back to school at Clintonville Elementary School in North Haven on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Some kids were returning, while others were going to school for the first time. Ryder Feeley stands with his parents ready for his first day of Kindergarten. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier
Students went back to school at Clintonville Elementary School in North Haven on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Some kids were returning, while others were going to school for the first time. Parents and students arrive at the school. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier
Students went back to school at Clintonville Elementary School in North Haven on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Some kids were returning, while others were going to school for the first time. Vincenzo DeNicola arrives at school ready for first grade. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier
Students went back to school at Clintonville Elementary School in North Haven on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Some kids were returning, while others were going to school for the first time. Maeve and Liam walk with their dad. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier
Students went back to school at Clintonville Elementary School in North Haven on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Some kids were returning, while others were going to school for the first time. Jacob Lopez arrives with his dad for his first day of second grade. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier
Students went back to school at Clintonville Elementary School in North Haven on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Some kids were returning, while others were going to school for the first time. Luciano walks with his mom and sister to go to his first day of second grade. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier
Students went back to school at Clintonville Elementary School in North Haven on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Some kids were returning, while others were going to school for the first time. Abigail Caplette gets off the bus and sees her mom waiting for her. ItþÄôs her first day of Kindergarten. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier
Students went back to school at Clintonville Elementary School in North Haven on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Some kids were returning, while others were going to school for the first time. Abigail Caplette hugs her mom after getting off the bus for her first day of Kindergarten. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier
Students went back to school at Clintonville Elementary School in North Haven on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Some kids were returning, while others were going to school for the first time. Students get off the bus excited for the first day of school. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier
Students went back to school at Clintonville Elementary School in North Haven on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Some kids were returning, while others were going to school for the first time. Avery Fox and Kailee Witteman pose for a photo together before starting their day as second graders. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier
Students went back to school at Clintonville Elementary School in North Haven on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Some kids were returning, while others were going to school for the first time. Students get off the bus excited for the first day of school. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier
Students went back to school at Clintonville Elementary School in North Haven on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Some kids were returning, while others were going to school for the first time. Genesis Class arrives for her first day of second grade. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier
Students went back to school at Clintonville Elementary School in North Haven on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Some kids were returning, while others were going to school for the first time. School buses line up at the school to drop off students on their first day. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier
Students went back to school at Clintonville Elementary School in North Haven on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Some kids were returning, while others were going to school for the first time. Parents greet their kids after their ride on the bus. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier
Students went back to school at Clintonville Elementary School in North Haven on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Some kids were returning, while others were going to school for the first time. Marc Brandt gives his daughter Brooklyn a high five before starting her first day of third grade. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier
Students went back to school at Clintonville Elementary School in North Haven on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Some kids were returning, while others were going to school for the first time. Mackenzie gets off the bus for her first day of school. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier
Students went back to school at Clintonville Elementary School in North Haven on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Some kids were returning, while others were going to school for the first time. Nyla Hull hugs her mom before starting the first day of second grade. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier
Students went back to school at Clintonville Elementary School in North Haven on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Some kids were returning, while others were going to school for the first time. Everybody heads into the school to start their first day. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier
Students went back to school at Clintonville Elementary School in North Haven on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Some kids were returning, while others were going to school for the first time. Principal Lauretta Dowling greets students as they go into the school. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier
Students went back to school at Clintonville Elementary School in North Haven on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Some kids were returning, while others were going to school for the first time. Michael DeGrand hugs a staff member after getting off the bus to start second grade. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier
Students went back to school at Clintonville Elementary School in North Haven on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Some kids were returning, while others were going to school for the first time. Brendon Helwig walks to school after greeting Principal Lauretta Dowling. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier
Students went back to school at Clintonville Elementary School in North Haven on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Some kids were returning, while others were going to school for the first time. Principal Lauretta Dowling greets Kindergartener Brielle Richo and fourth graders Evie Richo and Caroline Carriere. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier
Students went back to school at Clintonville Elementary School in North Haven on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Some kids were returning, while others were going to school for the first time. Students walk to their classrooms to start the day. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier
Students went back to school at Clintonville Elementary School in North Haven on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Some kids were returning, while others were going to school for the first time. LJ and students walk to their classrooms to start the day. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier
Students went back to school at Clintonville Elementary School in North Haven on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Some kids were returning, while others were going to school for the first time. Alexander Benson, Niki Zhang, and students walk to their classrooms to start the day. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier
Students went back to school at Clintonville Elementary School in North Haven on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Some kids were returning, while others were going to school for the first time. Erin and Kindergarten students walk to their classrooms to start the day. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier
Students went back to school at Clintonville Elementary School in North Haven on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Some kids were returning, while others were going to school for the first time. Kindergarten students walk to their classrooms to start the day. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier
Students went back to school at Clintonville Elementary School in North Haven on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Some kids were returning, while others were going to school for the first time. Principal Lauretta Dowling shares a smile with a student as they walk to their classrooms to start the day. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier