Schools Reopen Nationwide for 2025-26 Academic Year

As the 2025-26 school year begins, students across various educational levels are returning to classes, with many schools marking the first day with welcoming events and preparations. Salamanca City Central School District welcomed students with half-days and pre-year welcome back picnics to ease transitions, while seniors celebrated their final year with a Senior Sunrise event emphasizing community and kinship. Similarly, schools in Northern Michigan, like Lincoln Elementary in Petoskey, started the year with excitement and support from staff and safety patrols. The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse experienced a busy move-in period, with hundreds of students settling into dorms and receiving assistance from Residence Life, highlighting the appeal of its campus and academic reputation. Authorities also reminded drivers to slow down and remain attentive in school zones to ensure student safety amid increased pedestrian and bus traffic. These collective efforts reflect a community-wide commitment to a safe and positive start to the academic year.