Ariana Johnson
"I like to do math and I like to do reading and writing, because I learn a lot of words in writing, and I get and I know how to do multiplication, and it makes me really good when I do multiplication."
Mashiat Azmi
Max Greenberg
"I've been starting to prepare myself mentally, starting studying up a little bit on the upcoming classes. I'm trying to take it easy, through college applications, and everything coming up."
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Kilian McNichol
"I've spent this summer prepping for the SAT. I took a 16 hour class, studied the workbooks and I am continuing to take practice exams. I've also started to set my alarm clock a bit earlier in the mornings to get ready for the first day of classes."
Lauren McNichol
Amanda Prescia
"The biggest thing for every staff member is just to come in with positivity. We shouldn’t come in thinking, ‘Oh, summer’s over." But I feel like our staff members are really good about avoiding that. They come in and welcome everyone with a refreshed attitude. For me, it’s about taking care of myself and getting ready for what the school year looks like.”
Alexia Croll
Ashley Fernandez
"I actually know a lot of people here already, so I’m looking forward to talking to more people and doing more things."
Alexia Croll
Abigail Petgraves
"I’m mentally preparing myself for all the worst things that could happen — but also thinking about all the good things that could happen."
Alexia Croll
Sothanee Sainsurin
"I traveled a lot this summer, so I’ve been reading about the places and writing in my journal—it makes me feel ready for all the new adventures waiting at school."
Sophea Sainsurin
Alex Cohen
"I’m going to start reading and my dad is going to pack what I need for school."
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James McManus
"I’m going to get ready to learn new things."
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Kurt Rauschenbach
"I haven't really started yet, but my parents have been talking about me getting ready with going back to school shopping and just like getting to start like reading again, because the reading book is about to come out, so just getting back into the grind or whatever."
Mashiat Azmi
Jack Wolfrom
"I'm gonna maybe try to like, read some books and get school supplies."
Mashiat Azmi
Emma Williamson
“I play lacrosse in college, so I try conditioning as often as I can and going to the gym to get ready for the semester.”
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Celeste Gullo
"One year I waited too late to go school supply shopping. The stores were sold out of many items. I swore I'd never ever wait last minute again. So I'm already finished with our school supply list - and today we cleaned out closets and shoes and went through all our clothes to get ready. We don't do spring cleaning- we do back to school cleaning in my house."
Roksana Amid
Ed Norris
"Getting ready for school is one of my most favorite times of year. The excitement, the anticipation of all things new is so much fun.
I spent a lot of time in August working on new music for the choirs, first picking each concert program and then working on preparing the score for rehearsal and ultimately performance. I feel it is the prep work outside of the classroom that makes the work inside of the classroom go so smoothly."
Ed Norris
Benny Panarelli
"I’m excited to go on the school bus for the first time."
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James Barton
"I’m practicing my coloring for school and I’m excited for a new backpack."
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Lana Angiulo
"I’m getting my dorm room ready and I met with all nine of my roommates at orientation. I also have a job set up on campus, working at the bookstore."
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Macklin Panarelli
"I’m getting ready to do some experiments at school. Science is my favorite subject."
Carolyn James/Herald
Sam Cicillini
"Going to camp and learning stuff like how to be kind, and reading every day. "
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McKenzie Loftus
"I am getting ready to go back to school by sorting out my backpack. I haven't opened it since the last day of school."
Jordan Loftus
Elene Qian
"I am preparing for school by studying harder for AP Chemistry with my friends."
Jordan Loftus
Christopher Gleason
"I’m preparing with summer assignments, but I’m mostly trying to get my sleep schedule back on track. That’s probably my biggest issue."
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Jane Huang
"I’m doing summer assignments and asking other students who’ve taken my courses before what they think about the class and what I should do to prepare."
Herald Staff
Steven Velez-Garcia
"It’s my last year of classes, so I’m mostly picking up my textbooks, reviewing stuff I know will be relevant, and making sure I’m on top of everything so I don’t fall behind."
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Dr. Benedict Tieniber
"I’m looking forward to welcoming all of my students this school year. Watching them grow academically, socially, and emotionally is one of the most rewarding parts of education, and I’m excited to be part of their journey."
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Karen Higgins and Greer White
“We are busy preparing for an exciting school year as we get ready to welcome Willow Road’s newest 6th graders—the graduating class of 2026! The classrooms are being set up with engaging lessons, team-building activities and plenty of opportunities for students to shine. We can’t wait to meet their students and begin this milestone year together.”
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Lauren Lundy
"I'm buying back to school clothes, like, stuff to get ready for school. Like, I'm buying backpacks and shirts and then hats and sunglasses.”
Mashiat Azmi
Kerry Cullen
"Lynbrook High School graduate and sophomore at Ithaca College: I’m most excited to see my friends after four months and to go on a hike in Ithaca again."
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Mikayla Torres
"I’m excited to go back to school because I get to see my friends again and be part of all the activities I enjoy. I’m also looking forward to learning new things this year and challenging myself."
Courtesy Mikayla Torres
Shari Bowles
"I’m most excited for the energy my 5th graders bring—the curiosity, the humor, and those big ‘aha!’ moments."
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Jack Brennan
"I am getting new school supplies at Target. I’ll also get a haircut right before school starts. I’m excited to get new Nike sneakers."
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Luka Dean Adikimenakis
"I'm not ready to go back to school yet. I'm enjoying every last minute of my summer vacation. I and kind of excited to go school shopping soon to get all my supplies!"
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Natalie Bellehsen
"I’m getting ready for back to school shopping, organizing my supplies, setting up my schedule, and making sure I have everything I need so I can start the year feeling prepared and confident."
Natalie Bellehsen
Hailie Avigdor
"I’m finishing my summer reading and trying to get my sleep schedule back on track."
Hailie Avigdor
Dean Godoy
"I’m getting ready to see my friends again at school."
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Stella Lane and David Chavez-Cedella
"I’m getting ready to see my favorite gym teacher, she’s the best."
"I’m getting ready to show off my new LEGO backpack."
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