New kindergarten students learned about the ins and outs of school life in an orientation event Aug. 19 at Willow Lane Elementary School. ABOVE: Willow Lane Elementary School Principal Anthony Moyer leads new students on a walk through the school.

New students practice riding a school bus in a brief trip within the neighborhood.

ABOVE: Parents receive a guide to Willow Lane Elementary School.

Kindergarten teacher Linda Van Ormer talks with parents about the coming school year.

Teacher Stacy Kusko meets with parents at kindergarten orientation at Willow Lane Elementary School Aug. 19.

Teacher Jessica Mauro talks with parents in her classroom at Willow Lane Elementary School.

RIGHT: Students and parents visit the playground as part of kindergarten orientation. Press Photos by C. Richard Chartrand

Willow Lane Elementary School Principal Anthony Moyer introduces teachers and staff during kindergarten orientation Aug. 19.