First Day of School 2021

Tuesday, August 10, looked a lot like most first days of school with students nervously getting off buses and navigating new schedules. This year, every student and staff member wore protective masks to protect everyone in the COVID-19 pandemic. While the actual smiles weren’t visible, the joy in being back at school learning together came through. Here’s a quick look at the first day at all six LEAD Public Schools:

Bus arrival at LEAD Southeast

LEAD Neely’s Bend Teacher Jaime Otero gets updated information from students.

LEAD Cameron Teacher Willa Bakarr gives a student a name tag.

 A LEAD Southeast Middle School student gets directions from Principal Emma Mac.

LEAD Neely’s Bend Receptionist Jackey Sanchez walks a student to class.

 LEAD Brick Church Teacher Ms. Perkins introduces herself to students in an ELA class. She shared that she loves football and looks forward to Monday-morning quarter-backing with students this fall.

 During the first day of gym class at LEAD Academy, students sit socially distanced and learn about their teacher and his expectations for this school year.

Students at LEAD Cameron Middle School line up to return to the portables following a bathroom break.

 Lunch in the LEAD Brick Church cafeteria on the first day of school.

 LEAD Academy Teacher Nicole Rodden welcomes students to her class and reviews expectations for the school year. She teaches Economics, Government, & Sociology.

 LEAD Neely’s Bend Teacher Camilla Grier prepares to high five a student coming into her 6th grade ELA classroom.

 LEAD Southeast reminds us that the first day is just the beginning.

Here’s to a great year, LEADers!