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LPES students go back to school

Madelyn B., a fourth grader at Lake Placid Elementary School, says goodbye at the beginning of the first day of school. (News photo — Grace McIntyre)
Second grader Kaussar T. gives Lake Placid Elementary School Principal Sonja Franklin flowers before the first day of school. (News photo — Grace McIntyre)
Cade R., 1st grade, gives a goodbye hug. (News photo — Grace McIntyre)
Ignacio R., fourth grade (News photo — Grace McIntyre)
Marquia S., fifth grade (News photo — Grace McIntyre)
Caitlin and Emily M. (News photo — Grace McIntyre)
Hajrija and Nermin C. (News photo — Grace McIntyre)
Therapy dog Ries gets love from Rinoa L., kindergarten. (News photo — Grace McIntyre)
Lexi M., fourth grade (News photo — Grace McIntyre)
Thea S., fourth grade (News photo — Grace McIntyre)
Kindergartener Azul P. is dropped off at Lake Placid Elementary School for the first day. (News photo — Grace McIntyre)
Amy W. and sister Lily W., who are starting kindergarden and first grade (News photo — Grace McIntyre)

LAKE PLACID — Lake Placid Elementary School students returned for their first day of the 2025-26 school year on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 4. As usual, they were met by staff, Principal Sonja Franklin and her therapy dog Ries.

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