Students go back to class for the start of the 2021-22 school year.
Helping hands
Teacher Kelli Wenrich greets students as they arrive for the first day of school at Holmes Elementary.
Ready for learning
Students in Lauren David's first grade class work on a coloring project on the first day of school at Holmes Elementary.
Teaching future scientists
Earth science teacher Amanda Balisteri teaches her students on the first day of school at Veronica E. Connor Middle School.
Welcome to school
Grand Island Superintendent Brian Graham greets students as they get off the bus on the first day of school at Charlotte Sidway Elementary School.
At the locker
Students gather things from their lockers on the first day of school at Veronica E. Connor Middle School.
Science class
Earth science teacher Amanda Balisteri teaches her students on the first day of school.
Hug from dad
Steven Stillman hugs his son John as he drops him off on the first day of school at Charlotte Sidway Elementary School.
School work
Students work on a project in Amanda Balisteri's earth science class.
Mother's love
Megan Peine talks with her daughter Sarah as she drops her off on the first day of school at Charlotte Sidway Elementary School on Grand Island.
Off the buses
Students get off their buses on the first day of school at Charlotte Sidway Elementary.
Getting settled
First grade teacher Lauren David leads Yunaleska to her seat on the first day of school at Holmes Elementary.
First day of high school
Grand Island High School students get off buses and head into school on the first day of classes.
We're here
A student looks out of his bus window as it arrives for the first day of school at Holmes Elementary.
Welcome back
A "welcome back" sign greets students on the first day of school at Holmes Elementary.
Back to School
Students in Lauren David's first grade class work on a coloring project on the first day of school at Holmes Elementary.
One last hug
Debbie Genco gives her twins Charlotte and Kamden, 5, one last hug before they head in for their first day of kindergarten at Holmes Elementary.
Directing traffic
Teacher assistant Mary Costello helps students into the building as they get off the bus on the first day of school at Holmes Elementary.
Schools have updated their protocols with an eye toward making sure all students can safely return.Â
