Paige Allen getting breakfast on the first day at Monticello Elementary School

Myra Harris, Kayden Brooks, and Hunter Daniels enjoy doing an opening-day word puzzle at Monticello Elementary

Hunter Criswell arriving on the first day at Monticello Elementary as he gets his bus number written on his hand

Letitia Brown's class at Monticello Elementary reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in conjunction with the principal's morning announcements to start the day.

Class getting prepared to tackle the year with Carolyn Brammer setting the pace at Monticello Elementary

Minister Joe Tipton and Kelly Brown from First Christian Church distributed opening day gifts at the schools for the staff  

Freshmen study the handbook during the first day assembly at WCHS

Cheerleaders show of what they've been working on to get the Cardinal Spirit flowing

WCHS Senior Barrett Hutchinson gears the crowd up to show some Cardinal pride

WCHS Student Body President Tanner Thompson referees a match between Barrett "Cardinalmania" Hutchinson and Jacob "Southwestern Warrior" Wright during some special entertainment as the school rules and expectations were shared with the entire high school on the start of the day.