Photo Opp: The First Day of School

Though the thermometer is reading summer, a quirk in the calendar caused schools to open before Labor Day this year, bringing the vacation to an abrupt stop. The heat and humidity is tough on kids and teachers, as many classrooms have no air conditioning. According to one mom, hallways were so hot at Greenacres, it felt more like hot yoga than an elementary school.

Despite the heat, kids smiled as they set off to school, some for their first time!