Freshman camp highlighted the first day of classes at Bellefontaine High School Tuesday.
Freshmen were the only students in the building. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors began the school year Wednesday.
Longtime teacher Stacy Millice orchestrated the annual camp.
High School Principal Dr. Pam Noeth led a morning pep rally in the auditorium. She challenged each student to be an 11 (on a scale of 1 to 10).
The 197 freshmen learned the importance of the Chieftain PRIDE acronym, standing for: preparedness, respect, integrity, determination and engagement.
Assistant Principal Cliff Core gave examples to model this behavior. Core also explained the no vaping policy, cell phone use, and dress code.
School Resource Officer Doug Walters discussed how to enter the building each morning.
Any student arriving after 7:40 a.m. must enter through the main office and sign in.
A scavenger hunt took place after the pep rally. Freshmen enjoyed lunch, and then an abbreviated class schedule was conducted throughout the afternoon because of a two-hour fog delay.
In previous years, freshman camp was conducted a few days before the school year started.