CONTRIBUTED PHOTOSKadence Frisch, a fifth-grader at Catasauqua Middle School, is ready for her first day of school for the 2026-27 academic year. Classes in Catasauqua Area School District began Aug. 24.

Brayden Frisch is ready for first grade at Sheckler Elementary School.

A senior at Catasauqua High School, Kira Kiel sets off for the first day of school.

Dakota Walakovitz shows off the grade she’s starting this year — fourth at Sheckler Elementary.