Schools welcome back students ahead of Labor Day

Oliver Pignone walks into the Henniker Community School on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 on the first day of school for SAU 24 schools which includes Center Woods Elementary, Henniker Community School, James Faulkner Elementary School, Weare Middle School and John Stark Regional High School. GEOFF FORESTER—Monitor staff

Oliver Pignone gets both a pencil and a pat on the head from Henniker police officer Amy Bossi and crossing guard Sue Nickerson as he heads to the first day of school with his parents on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. GEOFF FORESTER—Monitor staff

Even though Nola Evans was not in kindergarten, Henniker police Officer Amy Bossi lets her pick out a pencil as she walked to Henniker Elementary School with her older brother and sister on Wednesday for their first day back to school. GEOFF FORESTER / Monitor staff

Elliot and Molly Chant greet Henniker crossing guard Sue Nickerson on the first day at Henniker Community School on Wednesday. GEOFF FORESTER / Monitor staff

Elliot and Molly Chant greet Henniker police officer Amy Bossi as they get a pencil from her on the first day of school at the Henniker Community School on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. GEOFF FORESTER—Monitor staff

Cousins (from left) Olive Ruffo, Scarlett Timmins, Harper Ruffo, Pilot Timmins and Johnny Ruffo pose for a photo before heading into Henniker Community School on the first day of school on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. GEOFF FORESTER—Monitor staff

Henniker crossing guard Sue Nickerson high fives Daniel Herrick as his sister Elise leads the way with their parents Dagmar and Matthew as they head to the first day of school at Henniker Community School on Wednesday, August 29. 2019. GEOFF FORESTER—Monitor staff