MAGNOLIA — For older students Monday was the first day back in the classroom in Caesar Rodney School District. But for those at J.R. McIlvaine Early Learning Center, it was their first day of school since all district kindergartners start their schooling at the Magnolia school.
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A little girl appears to be a bit uncertain as her bus arrives at J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Learning Center in Magnolia Monday. (Special to The Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh)
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Caesar Rodney School District superintendent Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald greets 5-year-old Kiley Mooney after her bus arrived at McIlvaine Early Childhood Center Monday. (Special to The Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh)
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Kadyn Turner beams a huge smile as he arrives for his first day of kindergarten. (Special to The Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh)
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The “Littlest Riders” head to their classrooms Monday. (Special to The Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh)
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John Medler, 5, maneuvers around other children to get to class. (Special to The Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh)
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Teacher’s aide Clara Gravatt checks out a colorful school T-shirt before classes begin. (Special to The Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh)
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Teachers and aides line up children once they unload from school buses. (Special to The Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh)
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McIlvaine teachers review student lists before buses arrive Monday morning. (Special to The Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh)
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All Caesar Rodney district kindergartners attend McIlvaine Early Learning Center. (Special to The Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh)
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Children arrive for their first day of kindergarten at McIlvaine. (Special to The Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh)
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Jorjia Waid smiles as she is escorted by a teacher into McIlvaine Monday. (Special to The Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh)
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Ethan Hicks arrived at J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Learning Center a little teary eyed but settled down after being greeted by Superintendent Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald. (Special to The Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh)
