Courtney Bibeault instructs Sampson Middle School’s AVID course Monday during the opening day for Clinton City Schools students. AVID’s mission is to ‘close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.’

Miss Judy Coombs and Miss Ellen Wiley, pre-K teacher assistant and kindergarten teacher, respectively, at Kerr Elementary encourage kindergartener Marielly to pose for her first day of school photo Monday.

New Kerr Elementary kindergartners Itzel, Jimena, Alanna, Cleymalie, and Misael listen intently to first day instructions from their new teacher Mrs. Tresia Hudson.