Thursday marked the first day of school for several districts, including the ConVal Regional School District, the Jaffrey-Rindge School District and the Mascenic School District. The Wilton-Lyndeborough and Mason School Districts began classes this week.

Crossing guard Candy Michaels said she was “in her happy place” on the first day of school in Bennington. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript
Families arriving at Pierce School in Bennington. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript
The Stevens boys wait for the doors to open. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript
The Stevens family were the first ones to arrive at Pierce School in Bennington on Thursday. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript
Teachers and school administration welcome students to their first day of the 2026-2027 school year.
Students jump off the bus on their way to the first day of school at Peterborough Elementary.
Elementary students walk hand-in-hand on their first day of school.

Excited students wait to enter Pierce School in Bennington. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript
Principal Rachel Hill welcomes students back. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript
Students arrive at the first day of school in Bennington. Credit: JESSECA TIMMONS/Ledger-Transcript
Jaxson Thibault on the first day of 2nd grade and Cayson Thibault on the first day of preschool at Jaffrey Grade School.
Jaxson Thibault on the first day of 2nd grade and Cayson Thibault on the first day of preschool at Jaffrey Grade School. Credit: Courtesy
Mackenzie Bent of New Ipswich, on the first day of 4th grade.
Mackenzie Bent of New Ipswich, on the first day of 4th grade. Credit: Courtesy
Mackenzie Bent of New Ipswich, on the first day of 4th grade.
Mackenzie Bent of New Ipswich, on the first day of 4th grade. Credit: Courtesy
Pre-k learner Ava Comeau, age 4, and 1st grader Liam Comeau, age 6, of Jaffrey.
Pre-k learner Ava Comeau, age 4, and 1st grader Liam Comeau, age 6, of Jaffrey. Credit: Courtesy
Ellie Hinkel is ready for her junior year at Mascenic Regional High School.
Ellie Hinkel is ready for her junior year at Mascenic Regional High School. Credit: Courtesy
Ellie Hinkel is ready for her junior year at Mascenic Regional High School.
Ellie Hinkel is ready for her junior year at Mascenic Regional High School. Credit: Courtesy
Sawyer Houghtaling, 7, and Connor Cullinane, 8, are ready for 2nd and 3rd grade.
Sawyer Houghtaling, 7,
and Connor Cullinane, 8, are ready for 2nd and 3rd grade. Credit: Courtesy
Lincoln St. Laurent and Arthur Ringer excited for their first day at Jaffrey Grade School.
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Emmelynn Ringer (4th grade), Claire McCarthy (2nd grade) and Adalynn Norby (4th grade) are ready for their first day at Jaffrey Grade School.
Emmelynn Ringer (4th grade), Claire McCarthy (2nd grade) and Adalynn Norby (4th grade) are ready for their first day at Jaffrey Grade School. Credit: Courtesy
Everett Klebes and Edith Garneau get off the bus after the first day of school.
Everett Klebes and Edith Garneau get off the bus after the first day of school. Credit: Courtesy
Cousins Mackenzie Girard, going into the 6th grade at Boynton Middle School and Delilah Kopsala-Paquet, going into 7th grade at Boynton, are ready for their first day on Thursday.
Cousins Mackenzie Girard, going into the 6th grade at Boynton Middle School and
Delilah Kopsala-Paquet, going into 7th grade at Boynton, are ready for their first day on Thursday. Credit: Courtesy
Delilah Kopsala-Paquet is ready for her first day of school at Boynton Middle School
Delilah Kopsala-Paquet is ready for her first day of school at Boynton Middle School Credit: Courtesy
Teachers welcome students off the bus on the first day of school at Rindge Memorial School.
Teachers welcome students off the bus on the first day of school at Rindge Memorial School. Credit: ASHLEY SAARI / Ledger-Transcript
Coach Aric LeClair welcomes students to the first day of Rindge Memorial School.
Coach Aric LeClair welcomes students to the first day of Rindge Memorial School. Credit: ASHLEY SAARI / Ledger-Transcript