Hyped up during dismissal after her second day of classes at King Street Elementary School on Friday, Sept. 8, second-grader Nina Barrenechea hugs her cousin Valentina Barrenechea (right), who’s just a little too young for elementary school this year, as her teacher Sophie Kelly watches. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Bolton Place resident Jackie Iglesias embraces her son, kindergartener Kingsley, as she picks him up to go home at dismissal. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Kindergarteners Harrison Burt (left) and Mikey Zanzano blow off some steam as they play after school. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
King Street Elementary School families catch up while their children take the time to play. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Port Chester High School hall monitor Aaron Pettiford (center) makes sure that students leave school in a safe and orderly manner after the third day of classes on Monday, Sept. 11. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Sophomore Jahmeer Furman (left) catches up with senior Tyamire King and junior Jayden Arbusto in the flag plaza. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Senior Orhan Eski (left) rests in the 80-degree sun with junior Shawn Cheriyan. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Doing his best to stay in the shade, senior Aidan Espinoza takes a break after a warm school day. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Port Chester High School students descend the steps from the gymnasium wing of the building and start heading home. (David Tapia/Westmore News)