First day excitement fills Glen Cove City School classrooms

Posted Saturday, September 6, 2025 3:23 pm

Giulia G. excitedly waited for the bus to school to start her first day of kindergarten.

Roksana Amid/Herald photos

Students at Gribbin Elementary School sat on the classroom rug together with smiles as they start the school year together.

Photos courtesy Glen Cove City School District

Alexa Doeschner, right, captured the excitement of the brand new school year by taking selfies with students.

By Roksana Amid

Students across the Glen Cove City School District arrived bright and early on Sept. 2 for the first day of the 2025–26 school year, greeted by teachers, principals, and a sense of fresh beginnings. This year marks a milestone as Alexa Doeschner begins her tenure as superintendent, ushering in new leadership while students filled hallways with the energy and anticipation that comes with a new academic year. From kindergartners stepping into classrooms for the first time to high school seniors beginning their final chapter, the day reflected both excitement and promise for the months ahead.

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