Melissa Moore's first grade gets ready for the day at Jefferson Elementary School. Kristin Moore photo
First-grader Coraline Bradley stretches to put her backpack and lunch box away in her locker before heading into the classroom. Kristin Moore photo
Jefferson School's 1st- through 5th-graders come together every morning for the Pledge of Allegiance and Character Pledge. Kristin Moore photo
Hallways filled up as the 2019-2020 school year begins at Jefferson School in Marion. Kristin Moore photo
Second grade teacher Anne Parker asks Kaylee Marchal how her first day of school was. Kristin Moore photo
A look at the start of a new school year in Marion.