Press Photos by C. Richard ChartrandJefferson Elementary School students started the 2025-2026 academic year Aug. 25. LEFT: Lennon Keck gives the new school year two thumbs up and a smile in the company of Geoffrey Keck on the first day of school.

Megan Behr talks with her kindergarten students.

ABOVE: Stephanie Rizzo joins Jefferson Elementary School students Luna and Abel Perez for a photo. Additional photos appear on Page A11.

Students head into Jefferson School Elementary School to start the new school year.

PRESS PHOTOS BY C. RICHARD CHARTANDCourtney and Jacob Snyder bring their son Justin to school.

Clear and sunny skies are on tap for the start of the school year.

The Kindness Garden at the school encourages students.

Stacy Confer welcomes students to class.

Jefferson Elementary School Principal Sam Hafner welcomes students to school Aug. 25, the first day of school in the East Penn School District.