Indian Lake Elementary School first-graders Layla Stone and Ava Phillips rush in for a hug under the umbrella of Guidance Counselor Suzy Mallory this morning on the first day of school for the 2016-17 school year. Third grader Xavier Schwer is pictured in the foreground. Today also marks the first day of school for Bellefontaine City Schools, Riverside Local Schools and Ohio Hi-Point Career Center juniors, while OHPCC seniors return Thursday. Benjamin Logan students head back to class Aug. 23, Calvary Christian School returns Aug. 24 and West Liberty-Salem pupils return Sept. 19. (PHOTO | INDIAN LAKE SCHOOLS)