Did you rock a cool haircut or outfit on the first day of school? Tell us for a future story.
It can be a chance to show off that perfectly curated outfit or finally rock a new haircut.
Maybe you took a vacation to England over the summer and are trying on a British accent.
Or, maybe, you finally persuaded your parents to get you a new snack for your school lunches.
As families and students check off the school supplies shopping list and adjust to the "school day" bedtime as the start of the 2025-2026 school year approaches, we want to take a look back on memorable first days of school.
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Did you dread the end of summer? Were you excited to meet your new teachers? Were you anxious about new assignments and expectations?
My mom was a teacher when I was in school, so invariably back-to-school shopping was a treat. For me, I always loved getting new pencils, specifically Ticonderoga. They had the best erasers, were already sharpened and came in a bright green box. I felt so fancy!
Some years, I'd also get a new backpack that matched whatever I was into at the time. And picking the perfect backpack was a big decision.
I remember for the first day of second grade, I rocked a bob and had a matching blue horse backpack and lunch box. I moved from central to northern Illinois and was new at the elementary school in my area. I can't remember how I felt, but I'm sure I was nervous about making friends and being one of the "new" kids.
With fresh school supplies and a handpicked outfit, anything felt possible on the first day of school.
Share your photos and stories with me, Alex Garner, at agarner@gannett.com.
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