Staff and faculty at Antrim Elementary School welcomed students back on Thursday, Aug. 28.

From left: Allison Hollinshead, Michael Hatfield, Carrie Minckler, Meredith Desaulniers, and Deedee St Cyr at AES on the first day of school. Credit: STAFF PHOTO BY JESSECA TIMMONS / Monadnock Ledger-Transcript
Christine Geddes, Vanessa Lofstedt, Emma Revaz, and Kerrigan Bergeron at Antrim Elementary School on Aug. 28. Credit: STAFF PHOTO BY JESSECA TIMMONS / Monadnock Ledger-Transcript
The playground at Antrim Elementary School was busy before the start of school on Thursday, Aug. 28. Credit: STAFF PHOTO BY JESSECA TIMMONS / Monadnock Ledger-Transcript
Antrim Elementary School Principal Beth Gibney greets students coming in the door on the first day of school. Credit: STAFF PHOTO BY JESSECA TIMMONS / Monadnock Ledger-Transcript
Students at Antrim Elementary School spring into action when bell rings to start the first day of school. STAFF PHOTO BY JESSECA TIMMONS