It's been a wonderful first week. On Monday, 111 schools opened their doors to welcome more than 47,000 students-- the highest enrollment for the first day of school in five years. In addition, we hired 300 new teachers, and dozens of new guidance counselors, social workers, and librarians to support our students. Take a look at some snapshots from the week!

J.O. Wilson Elementary School students share about the new things they learned over the summer.

Students love getting fresh air at Cleveland Elementary School.

Seaton Elementary School students love creating art during activity time.

This young Ketcham Elementary School student gets to know a teacher.

Sousa Middle School students work on essays.

Over at Eastern High School, students check out their schedules.

Friends reunite with friends at Eastern High School while the DJ plays music on the front lawn.

Phelps Architecture, Construction, and Engineering High School students practice a Shakespearean play.

Phelps Architecture, Construction, and Engineering High School students show off their ball-throwing robot-- and it sure can throw!

Chancellor Kaya Henderson greets a student at Ketcham Elementary School. Keep those smiles coming all year round!

Photos courtesy of Satsun Photography/Beverlie Lord