First graders in Mrs. Podell's class at Summit Lane Elementary School were thrilled to start the new year. Across the Levittown School District's 10 schools, hundreds of students returned for the first day of school on Sept. 4 ready for a successful year ahead.

The return to school is a joyous time as students reunite with peers, their teachers and school staff while prepared with all their necessary materials. Welcome signs signaling the first day of school adorned the schools' front entrances, promoting positivity as students entered. In each elementary school, students found their new assigned desks and organized their notebooks, pencils, and markers. Classes held icebreaking activities to help students put a confident foot forward. Newcomers to kindergarten took tours of their building, exploring their gymnasium, library, and art rooms.

Northside Elementary School students returned to school on Sept. 4 excited to play in the gymnasium, which features a newly painted school logo.Fourth graders were ready to embrace the new school year.Summit Lane first graders were excited to reunite with their peers.