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Readers share first-day-of-school photos

Jaylah and Jaxson Murray on their first day of second grade at Humke Elementary School in Nekoosa.
Jaylah and Jaxson Murray on their first day of second grade at Humke Elementary School in Nekoosa.
Courtesy Of Ashley Murray
The Wagner family on their first day of the 2017-18 school year. They attend Grant Elementary School and Marshfield Middle School. Carson Wagner is in first grade; Nathaniel Wagner is in third grade; Lee Wagner is in fourth grade; Katie Wagner is in sixth grade; and Aaron Wagner is in eighth grade.
The Wagner family on their first day of the 2017-18 school year. They attend Grant Elementary School and Marshfield Middle School. Carson Wagner is in first grade; Nathaniel Wagner is in third grade; Lee Wagner is in fourth grade; Katie Wagner is in sixth grade; and Aaron Wagner is in eighth grade.
Courtesy Of Ruth Wagner
Sarah Fjarlie on her first day of 4K at Stratford Elementary School.
Sarah Fjarlie on her first day of 4K at Stratford Elementary School.
Courtesy Of Lauren Fjarlie
Garrid Ligman on his first day of first grade and Hadyn Ligman on her first day of sixth grade at McDill Elementary School.
Garrid Ligman on his first day of first grade and Hadyn Ligman on her first day of sixth grade at McDill Elementary School.
Courtesy Of Carie Ligman
Emma Rabideaux on her first day of 4K at Lots of Tots Preschool in Wisconsin Rapids.
Emma Rabideaux on her first day of 4K at Lots of Tots Preschool in Wisconsin Rapids.
Courtesy Of Sammie Andres
Best buddies Jordan Stahnke and Grant Naber on their first day of kindergarten at John Marshall Elementary School in Wausau.
Best buddies Jordan Stahnke and Grant Naber on their first day of kindergarten at John Marshall Elementary School in Wausau.
Courtesy Of Heidi Naber
Morgan Somers first day of 4K at Bannach Imagination Center and Logan Somers on his first day of first grade at Bannach Elementary School in Stevens Point.
Morgan Somers first day of 4K at Bannach Imagination Center and Logan Somers on his first day of first grade at Bannach Elementary School in Stevens Point.
Contributed By Stephanie Somers
Hanna Stremkowski on her first day of sixth grade and Harlow Stremkowski on her first day of second grade at Washington Elementary School in Stevens Point.
Hanna Stremkowski on her first day of sixth grade and Harlow Stremkowski on her first day of second grade at Washington Elementary School in Stevens Point.
Courtesy Of Jacy Stremkowski
Lee Goman on the first day of his senior year and Hannah Goman on the first day of her sophomore year at Stevens Point Area Senior High.
Lee Goman on the first day of his senior year and Hannah Goman on the first day of her sophomore year at Stevens Point Area Senior High.
Courtesy Of Michelle Strasser-Goman
Isaac Leary on his first day of fourth grade, Alex Leary on the first day of his sophomore year and Preston Leary on his first day of second grade at Tomorrow River School District in Amherst.
Isaac Leary on his first day of fourth grade, Alex Leary on the first day of his sophomore year and Preston Leary on his first day of second grade at Tomorrow River School District in Amherst.
Courtesy Of Crystal Leary
Jaxon Gatz on his first day of 4K at Wittenberg Elementary School.
Jaxon Gatz on his first day of 4K at Wittenberg Elementary School.
Courtesy Of Theresa Gatz
Jed Mancl on his first day of first grade at Grant Elementary School in Wisconsin Rapids.
Jed Mancl on his first day of first grade at Grant Elementary School in Wisconsin Rapids.
Courtesy Of Ashley Mancl
Devin Mrozek of Plover on his first day of seventh grade at Ben Franklin Junior High School, and Connor Mrozek of Plover on the first day of his sophomore year at Stevens Point Area Senior High.
Devin Mrozek of Plover on his first day of seventh grade at Ben Franklin Junior High School, and Connor Mrozek of Plover on the first day of his sophomore year at Stevens Point Area Senior High.
Courtesy Of Michelle Mrozek
Hanah and Haley Ligman on their first day of eighth grade at Ben Franklin Junior High School.
Hanah and Haley Ligman on their first day of eighth grade at Ben Franklin Junior High School.
Courtesy Of Carie Ligman
Haillie Stremkowski on her first day of ninth grade at P.J. Jacobs Junior High.
Haillie Stremkowski on her first day of ninth grade at P.J. Jacobs Junior High.
School In Stevens Point. Courtesy Of Jacy Stremkowski
Emma Kowalski of Marshfield on her first day of kindergarten at Lincoln Elementary School.
Emma Kowalski of Marshfield on her first day of kindergarten at Lincoln Elementary School.
Courtesy Of Lisa Kowalski
Meyah on her first day of 4K at Canaland Christian Academy of Early Learning in Stevens Point. Her parents are LeeAnna Patoka and Donald Johnson IV.
Meyah on her first day of 4K at Canaland Christian Academy of Early Learning in Stevens Point. Her parents are LeeAnna Patoka and Donald Johnson IV.
Courtesy Of LeeAnna Patoka
Courtney Engelhardt on her first day of third grade at THINK Academy in Rudolph.
Courtney Engelhardt on her first day of third grade at THINK Academy in Rudolph.
Courtesy Of Mindy Kuhn
Sammy Schmick on her first day of second grade at THINK Academy in Rudolph.
Sammy Schmick on her first day of second grade at THINK Academy in Rudolph.
Courtesy Of Letty Schmick
Kai, Aria and Nori Arisman on the first day of the 2017-18 school year. Kai is in second grade and Aria is in kindergarten at Lincoln Elementary School in Marshfield.
Kai, Aria and Nori Arisman on the first day of the 2017-18 school year. Kai is in second grade and Aria is in kindergarten at Lincoln Elementary School in Marshfield.
Courtesy Of Lora Arisman
Kaylee Mitten on her first day of sixth grade, Vanessa Noll on her first day of third grade and Will Mitten on his first day of second grade at Grant Elementary School in Marshfield.
Kaylee Mitten on her first day of sixth grade, Vanessa Noll on her first day of third grade and Will Mitten on his first day of second grade at Grant Elementary School in Marshfield.
Courtesy Of Jennifer Mitten
Avery Bushman on her first day of kindergarten and Taylor Bushman on her first day of third grade at Bannach Elementary School in Stevens Point.
Avery Bushman on her first day of kindergarten and Taylor Bushman on her first day of third grade at Bannach Elementary School in Stevens Point.
Courtesy Of Jennifer Bushman
Karleigh Staszak on her first day of 4K at Mosinee Elementary School.
Karleigh Staszak on her first day of 4K at Mosinee Elementary School.
Courtesy Of Jessica Staszak
Aubrey Maciejewski on her first day of second grade at Madison Elementary School. Her parents are Ray and Kim Maciejewski of Stevens Point.
Aubrey Maciejewski on her first day of second grade at Madison Elementary School. Her parents are Ray and Kim Maciejewski of Stevens Point.
Courtesy Of Kim Maciejewski
Dylan Scaffidi of Wausau on his first day of kindergarten at South Mountain Elementary School.
Dylan Scaffidi of Wausau on his first day of kindergarten at South Mountain Elementary School.
Courtesy Of Dian Chandra
Isabelle Schmick on her first day of sixth grade at Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School.
Isabelle Schmick on her first day of sixth grade at Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School.
Courtesy Of Letty Schmick
Emma Rokus on her first day of sixth grade at Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School.
Emma Rokus on her first day of sixth grade at Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School.
Courtesy Of Jamie Rokus
Ashley Schultz, 17, of Stratford on the first day of her senior year at Marshfield High School.
Ashley Schultz, 17, of Stratford on the first day of her senior year at Marshfield High School.
Courtesy Of Todd Schultz
Sydney Bauernfeind on her first day of 4K at Head Start in Marshfield.
Sydney Bauernfeind on her first day of 4K at Head Start in Marshfield.
Courtesy Of Stephie Bauernfeind
David Evans, 12, on his first day of seventh grade at Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School.
David Evans, 12, on his first day of seventh grade at Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School.
Courtesy Of Julianne Esser
Forrest Mentzer on his first day of first grade at Riverview Elementary School in Wausau.
Forrest Mentzer on his first day of first grade at Riverview Elementary School in Wausau.
Courtesy Of Robert Mentzer
Madison Tokarski-Radley on her first day of first grade at Jefferson Elementary School in Stevens Point.
Madison Tokarski-Radley on her first day of first grade at Jefferson Elementary School in Stevens Point.
Courtesy Of Heather Tokarski
Morgan Olson on her first day of third grade and MyLee Olson on her first day of fifth grade at Washington Elementary School in Wisconsin Rapids.
Morgan Olson on her first day of third grade and MyLee Olson on her first day of fifth grade at Washington Elementary School in Wisconsin Rapids.
Courtesy Of Raquel Olson
Christian Molina on his first day of second grade at Stratford Elementary School, and Juliana Molina on her first day of sixth grade at Stratford Junior/Senior High School. They reside in Stratford.
Christian Molina on his first day of second grade at Stratford Elementary School, and Juliana Molina on her first day of sixth grade at Stratford Junior/Senior High School. They reside in Stratford.
Courtesy Of Kizzy Williams
The Wagner family on their first day of the 2017-18 school year. They attend Grant Elementary School and Marshfield Middle School. Carson Wagner is in first grade; Nathaniel Wagner is in third grade; Lee Wagner is in fourth grade; Katie Wagner is in sixth grade; and Aaron Wagner is in eighth grade.
The Wagner family on their first day of the 2017-18 school year. They attend Grant Elementary School and Marshfield Middle School. Carson Wagner is in first grade; Nathaniel Wagner is in third grade; Lee Wagner is in fourth grade; Katie Wagner is in sixth grade; and Aaron Wagner is in eighth grade.
Courtesy Of Ruth Wagner
Conrad Evans, 7, on his first day of second grade at Howe Elementary School in Wisconsin Rapids.
Conrad Evans, 7, on his first day of second grade at Howe Elementary School in Wisconsin Rapids.
Courtesy Of Julianne Esser
Avery Bushman on her first day of kindergarten and Taylor Bushman on her first day of third grade at Bannach Elementary School in Stevens Point.
Avery Bushman on her first day of kindergarten and Taylor Bushman on her first day of third grade at Bannach Elementary School in Stevens Point.
Courtesy Of Jennifer Bushman
Justice Kuhn on her first day of ninth grade at East Junior High School in Wisconsin Rapids.
Justice Kuhn on her first day of ninth grade at East Junior High School in Wisconsin Rapids.
Courtesy Of Mindy Kuhn
Brennan Polzin on his first day of second grade at Madison Elementary School. His parents are Justin and Jessica Polzin of Marshfield.
Brennan Polzin on his first day of second grade at Madison Elementary School. His parents are Justin and Jessica Polzin of Marshfield.
Courtesy Of Jessica Polzin
Reegan Kedrowski on her first day of first grade at McDill Elementary School in Stevens Point. She is the daughter of Casey and Lindsey Kedrowski.
Reegan Kedrowski on her first day of first grade at McDill Elementary School in Stevens Point. She is the daughter of Casey and Lindsey Kedrowski.
Courtesy Of Lindsey Kedrowski
Eric Olsen of Kronenwetter on his first day of kindergarten at Evergreen Elementary School.
Eric Olsen of Kronenwetter on his first day of kindergarten at Evergreen Elementary School.
Courtesy Of Kristin Olsen
Payton Kraklow on her first day of kindergarten and Layla Patraw on her first day of fourth grade at Grant Elementary School in Wisconsin Rapids. Raquel Arndt is a future Grant Grizzly.
Payton Kraklow on her first day of kindergarten and Layla Patraw on her first day of fourth grade at Grant Elementary School in Wisconsin Rapids. Raquel Arndt is a future Grant Grizzly.
Courtesy Of Jeannie And Travis Arndt
Johnny Kurszewski on his first day of third grade and Elizabeth Kurszewski on her first day of fourth grade at Wittenberg Elementary School.
Johnny Kurszewski on his first day of third grade and Elizabeth Kurszewski on her first day of fourth grade at Wittenberg Elementary School.
Courtesy Of Kristine Pavlovich
Wyatt Howard of Bancroft on his first day of first grade at Tri-County Area School.
Wyatt Howard of Bancroft on his first day of first grade at Tri-County Area School.
Courtesy Of Stacey Howard
Colin Oleson on his first day of sixth grade at Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School.
Colin Oleson on his first day of sixth grade at Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School.
Courtesy Of Jenny Baggs