Bellefontaine Elementary kindergarten teacher Lauren Burkhardt walks her students through the elementary school’s playground Thursday during the first day of school for the Class of 2034 at BES. The first week is used to acclimate the young learners, with half of the class coming in each day through next Thursday. Full classes begin Friday, Aug. 27. “It’s always kind of a reset for us kindergarten teachers, but their excitement level is so high. They’re excited to use all their new school supplies, excited to be in the new building, and excited to play on the playground,” Mrs. Burkhardt said. There are 187 kindergartners this year and the kindergarten teachers also include: Amy Bennett-Brinkman, Heather Wechta, Carol Fultz, Ami Horvath, Tracy Huffman, Megan Moeller and Lisa Plank. Kindergarten Readiness Assessment takes place the week of Aug. 23. (BELLEFONTAINE SCHOOLS PHOTO)
Class of 2034 introductions
