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Aiden Miller, 7, could not have been more excited on his first day of second grade this September. The future doctor attends Knightsville Elementary School in Summerville, S.C.
Aiden Miller, 7, could not have been more excited on his first day of second grade this September. The future doctor attends Knightsville Elementary School in Summerville, S.C.
Chrystal Miller, Your Take
Grant, 17, and his friends leave their senior blessing mass at Detroit Catholic Central high school in Novi, Mich.
Grant, 17, and his friends leave their senior blessing mass at Detroit Catholic Central high school in Novi, Mich.
Denise Kiepper, Your Take
Denise Kiepper captured this stunning sky on her way home from her son's appointment to take his senior pictures. The photo brings nostalgia for the fact that her son has finished his school bus-riding days!
Denise Kiepper captured this stunning sky on her way home from her son's appointment to take his senior pictures. The photo brings nostalgia for the fact that her son has finished his school bus-riding days!
Denise Kiepper, Your Take
Belén Rambana, 6, on her first day of the first grade at Maclay School. She held Smartie candies for her Tallahassee, Fla., classmates.
Belén Rambana, 6, on her first day of the first grade at Maclay School. She held Smartie candies for her Tallahassee, Fla., classmates.
Elizabeth Ricci, Your Take
Paloma Rambana, 9, exudes confidence on her first day of fourth grade at Maclay School in Tallahassee, Fla.
Paloma Rambana, 9, exudes confidence on her first day of fourth grade at Maclay School in Tallahassee, Fla.
Elizabeth Ricci, Your Take
Becca Peterson, who used to teach seventh grade, with her youngest son Henry, 9, in DeMotte, Ind., and their dog Porter.
Becca Peterson, who used to teach seventh grade, with her youngest son Henry, 9, in DeMotte, Ind., and their dog Porter.
Becca Peterson, Your Take
Henry Peterson, 9, of DeMotte, Ind., switched from a private school.
Henry Peterson, 9, of DeMotte, Ind., switched from a private school.
Becca Peterson, Your Take
Henry Peterson, of DeMotte, Ind., on his way to the first day of school, which, for him, was Aug. 12.
Henry Peterson, of DeMotte, Ind., on his way to the first day of school, which, for him, was Aug. 12.
Becca Peterson, Your Take
Becca Peterson with her son Will, 12, who is going to middle school this year.
Becca Peterson with her son Will, 12, who is going to middle school this year.
Becca Peterson, Your Take
Becca Peterson's oldest child, Will, 12, stands ready to begin the seventh grade at his school in Wheatfield, Ind.
Becca Peterson's oldest child, Will, 12, stands ready to begin the seventh grade at his school in Wheatfield, Ind.
Becca Peterson, Your Take
Andy Palacios, 9, with his teacher Lauren Loney starts fourth grade at Glades Christian Academy in Coral Springs, Fla.
Andy Palacios, 9, with his teacher Lauren Loney starts fourth grade at Glades Christian Academy in Coral Springs, Fla.
Photo By Chris Sykes, Your Take; Submitted With Permission By Heather Palacios
Avi Kenyon, 9, is ready for his first day of second grade at Las Vegas Day School on Monday.
Avi Kenyon, 9, is ready for his first day of second grade at Las Vegas Day School on Monday.
Jay Kenyon, Your Take
Margie Santiago helped her two sons pack for college last week. They both started classes Monday. One is a junior at Millersville University, and the other is a sophomore at Kutztown University.
Margie Santiago helped her two sons pack for college last week. They both started classes Monday. One is a junior at Millersville University, and the other is a sophomore at Kutztown University.
Margie Santiago, Your Take
Sharon Dennis, a substitute teacher at a high school, shows off the ceiling of the art room.
Sharon Dennis, a substitute teacher at a high school, shows off the ceiling of the art room.
Sharon Dennis, Your Take
Substitute teacher Sharon Dennis highlights artwork on the ceiling of a classroom.
Substitute teacher Sharon Dennis highlights artwork on the ceiling of a classroom.
Sharon Dennis, Your Take
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