Positive tone set for new school year at Clinton-Massie

Students arrived at Clinton-Massie Elementary on the first day of school Wednesday morning, stepping off the buses and heading into the building. Inspirational messages like “Always Be You” were drawn on the sidewalks, welcoming students and setting a positive tone for the new school year.

Serena Hammond | News Journal photos

Students arrived at Clinton-Massie Elementary on the first day of school Wednesday morning, stepping off the buses and heading into the building. Inspirational messages like “Always Be You” were drawn on the sidewalks, welcoming students and setting a positive tone for the new school year.

Students arrived at Clinton-Massie Elementary on the first day of school Wednesday morning, stepping off the buses and heading into the building. Inspirational messages like “Always Be You” were drawn on the sidewalks, welcoming students and setting a positive tone for the new school year.

Students arrived at Clinton-Massie Elementary on the first day of school Wednesday morning, stepping off the buses and heading into the building. Inspirational messages like “Always Be You” were drawn on the sidewalks, welcoming students and setting a positive tone for the new school year.

Students arrived at Clinton-Massie Elementary on the first day of school Wednesday morning, stepping off the buses and heading into the building. Inspirational messages like “Always Be You” were drawn on the sidewalks, welcoming students and setting a positive tone for the new school year.

Students arrived at Clinton-Massie Elementary on the first day of school Wednesday morning, stepping off the buses and heading into the building. Inspirational messages like “Always Be You” were drawn on the sidewalks, welcoming students and setting a positive tone for the new school year.

Students arrived at Clinton-Massie Elementary on the first day of school Wednesday morning, stepping off the buses and heading into the building. Inspirational messages like “Always Be You” were drawn on the sidewalks, welcoming students and setting a positive tone for the new school year.

Students arrived at Clinton-Massie Elementary on the first day of school Wednesday morning, stepping off the buses and heading into the building. Inspirational messages like “Always Be You” were drawn on the sidewalks, welcoming students and setting a positive tone for the new school year.

Students arrived at Clinton-Massie Elementary on the first day of school Wednesday morning, stepping off the buses and heading into the building. Inspirational messages like “Always Be You” were drawn on the sidewalks, welcoming students and setting a positive tone for the new school year.

Students arrived at Clinton-Massie Elementary on the first day of school Wednesday morning, stepping off the buses and heading into the building. Inspirational messages like “Always Be You” were drawn on the sidewalks, welcoming students and setting a positive tone for the new school year.

Students arrived at Clinton-Massie Elementary on the first day of school Wednesday morning, stepping off the buses and heading into the building. Inspirational messages like “Always Be You” were drawn on the sidewalks, welcoming students and setting a positive tone for the new school year.

Students arrived at Clinton-Massie Elementary on the first day of school Wednesday morning, stepping off the buses and heading into the building. Inspirational messages like “Always Be You” were drawn on the sidewalks, welcoming students and setting a positive tone for the new school year.

Students arrived at Clinton-Massie Elementary on the first day of school Wednesday morning, stepping off the buses and heading into the building. Inspirational messages like “Always Be You” were drawn on the sidewalks, welcoming students and setting a positive tone for the new school year.

Students arrived at Clinton-Massie Elementary on the first day of school Wednesday morning, stepping off the buses and heading into the building. Inspirational messages like “Always Be You” were drawn on the sidewalks, welcoming students and setting a positive tone for the new school year.

Students arrived at Clinton-Massie Elementary on the first day of school Wednesday morning, stepping off the buses and heading into the building. Inspirational messages like “Always Be You” were drawn on the sidewalks, welcoming students and setting a positive tone for the new school year.

Students arrived at Clinton-Massie Elementary on the first day of school Wednesday morning, stepping off the buses and heading into the building. Inspirational messages like “Always Be You” were drawn on the sidewalks, welcoming students and setting a positive tone for the new school year.

Students arrived at Clinton-Massie Elementary on the first day of school Wednesday morning, stepping off the buses and heading into the building. Inspirational messages like “Always Be You” were drawn on the sidewalks, welcoming students and setting a positive tone for the new school year.

Clinton-Massie Elementary Principal Janelle Gaver (far left), elementary assistant principal Jordan Lamping, and staff members are all smiles on the first day of school, Wednesday morning. The team is ready and excited to welcome students back for a new academic year.