High school, middle school and elementary students return to class in high spirits

The Du Quoin High School Commons is "abuzz" as students get reacquainted before the opening bell. Jon Montgomery photo

Ambrika King captures that "first day of school" picture of Nixon Jetton as he prepares to enter kindergarten. Jon Montgomery photo

At Wednesday night's open house, Emma Saucier checks over teacher Teri Benson's room as her mother, Anya Saucier fills out the paperwork. Jon Montgomery photo