Fourth grade teachers at New Castle Elementary are ready to "kickoff" a new year! Brooke Rowland, Danielle Schultz, Kendall Fusco, Cari Sprague, Brian McLain (dragon), Jennifer Lahouchuc, Mindy Buckley, Debbie Field, and student teacher, Jessica Yoon show their spirit during the staff work week.

Pembroke's office staff welcomes everyone "aboard" for the new school year. Pictured from left to right, Diana Lord, School Office Associate, Linda Guy, School Office Associate, Dr. Linda Hayes, Principal, Diana Brown, Assistant Principal, Donna Moricle, School Admistrative Associate

Pembroke Elementary's fourth-grade teachers, Cynthia George and Jeanne Shepard, enjoy a staff breakfast.

It was all smiles at the back to school breakfast at Pembroke Elementary. In the front row, PE assistant Carolyn Whitfield, PE teacher Tammy Reynolds, PE assistant, Yolanda Young; second row: security assistant Kathy Kodya and PE assistant Mary Olliges.

Pembroke Elementary's fourth-grade teachers, Kelly Molloy and Brittany Halberg, enjoy a staff breakfast.

Green Run Elementary preschool teacher Molly Searfoss and speech therapist Jordan Stinson create a list of positive traits that create a great team in the school environment during a staff training based on the book SOUP by Jon Gordon.

Green Run Elementary principal Joy Byrd-Butler and assistant principal Joe Whiteside share their ideas for making a successful team environment during a staff training.

Team Rosemont gears up for a new school year. Pictured are Cari Hall, Linda Morrissey, Robin Henley, Cyndy Nelson, Pamela Albert

Who's on First? In a baseball analogy, Centerville's first grade team has gone through a successful draft this season. Returning players include Amy Cartwright in left field and Coach Jeanne Dodd out front. Brought up from the kindergarten league is Allison Engel in right field. Centerville Dolphins are excited about the new draft picks from College Park, infielders Kim Purcell and Andi Larson. Filling out the roster is Victoria Zano, veteran player from Cooke. Looks like a winning season for this First Grade team!

Cox High School's faculty members were treated to lunch by Outback Steakhouse. From left to right are Casey Dornan, Joy Goss, Elliot WeinsteinCoutney Clark, Lois Collins, Mike Videll, Brad Nelson and Jeff Kwiatkowski

Cox High School's PTSA parent volunteers gave away raffles and door prizes to faculty and staff.

The John B. Dey Elementary Team showed up and showed out with 30 participants at the Back To School is Cool Carnival at Fort Story Youth Center .