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Big cheers for the new school year!

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August 21, 2026

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Big cheers for the new school year!
Big smiles for day one! Sixth grader Rowan Cooper and kindergartner Wade Cooper, children of Chad and Afton Cooper, were ready to tackle the 2026-2027 school year at Gosport Elementary School (GES). SUBMITTED PHOTO | AARON LAGRANGE
Big smiles for day one! Sixth grader Rowan Cooper and kindergartner Wade Cooper, children of Chad and Afton Cooper, were ready to tackle the 2026-2027 school year at Gosport Elementary School (GES). SUBMITTED PHOTO | AARON LAGRANGE
GES librarian Lynn Anderson welcomes back third grader Jupiter Bishop. Jupiter is daughter of Blain Bishop and Jessica Shields. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Starting the school year on a sweet note! Brothers Bryce Holder (third grade), Lane Holder (first grade), and Phoenix Rambsel (fifth grade), sons of Molly Holder, enjoyed some special treats as the new school year began and classes kicked off at Spencer El
Starting the new school year together! Spencer Elementary School fifth grader Lydia Abbot poses for a first day of school photo with her sister, first grader Piper Merchant. Lydia and Piper are the daughters of Kayla Merchant. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Fourth grader Gracie and third grader Claire Peacock smile for a photo on their first day of the 2026-2027 school year at McCormick’s Creek Elementary School. SUBMITTED PHOTO
McCormick’s Creek Elementary School fifth grade teacher Ms. Micki Strunk poses with student Wayne Ranard on the first day of the 2026-2027 school year. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Members of the OVHS Cosmetology class. Left to right: Kelci Freeman - 12th grade, Addalynn Woods - 12th grade, Abigail Plummer - 12th Grade, Josey Mobley - 11th grade, Izabella Klairber - 11th grade, Kaylynn Stickels - 11th grade & Mrs. Crystal Wilson.
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