Albert Hall School Education Technician Becky Chamberlain, right, greets student Ryleigh Pease on the first day of classes at the Waterville school on Wednesday. Pease's grandmother Gloria Pease, background, walked her to school. "I was up all night worrying and glad she is going to a great school," Gloria Pease said.
First-grader Zo' Sheets, left, and second-grader Phionna Keller hug when they meet at their bus stop on the first day of school early Wednesday in Augusta.
First-grader Zo' Sheets waves goodbye to step mother Tracy Dionne from the school bus on her way to first day of school on Wednesday in Augusta.
Students file into Lincoln School for first day of school on Wednesday in Augusta.
Teacher Shannon Tyler greets students as they walk into Lincoln School for first day of school on Wednesday in Augusta.
Mary Jane Dupee, right, hugs Lily Brown on the first day of kindergarten classes at the George Mitchell School in Waterville on Wednesday. Lily said she was happy on the first day. "I like school," she said with a big smile.
Albert Hall School Principal Barbara Jordan greets student Nadia Morrison as she steps off the school bus on Wednesday. Based on their expressions and enthusiasm, the students appeared to be happy to return for a new year of learning.
First-grader Daniel Fortunato, gestures as he walks with his mother Staci Fortunato for first day of school at Lincoln School on Wednesday in Augusta.
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