CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS/PRESS PHOTOS BY JULIE BECK Second-grade students in Mrs. Gantz's class at Steckel Elementary School enjoy some fresh air and a game of Simon Says Aug. 31, the first day of classes in the Whitehall-Coplay School District.

Evan Timson, a fourth-grader, is ready to start the day at this home desk. He will take classes online this school year.

Second-graders Arya Cambra, Mischa Khalil and Sandra Asamoah are set for the school day. Their teacher is Mrs. Strauss.

First-grader Clara Baus has some help getting off the bus from her mom, Sarah Hirschman, who is a teacher at Zephyr Elementary School.

Sylar Falco gives a big smile from his desk in Mrs. Strauss' second-grade class.

Zephyr Elementary students exit the bus, ready to start the day.

Amelia Timson, a second-grade student, gets ready for the school day at her home desk. She will take classes online this school year.