PRESS PHOTOS BY LOU WHEELANDABOVE: Dad Steven Shells, preschooler Xander Shells, kindergartner Amina Shells and mom Samantha Grillo gather before Amina heads off to her first day of school Aug. 24 in the Parkland Township School District.

RIGHT: Cetronia Elementary School fourth grader Raegan Hadid and mom Shaydia at Cetronia Elementary School on Raegan’s first day of school. More back-to-school photos appear on Page A11.