PHOTOS: Springdale Elementary welcomes students on first day of school

Photos from the first day of school at Springdale Elementary School

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August 5, 2024
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Teachers and staff welcomed students into the new $29 million Springdale Elementary School Monday morning for Bibb County’s first day of school. The 90,000 square foot building was funded by ESPLOST.

A woman and two children with backpacks walk towards a building with a sign that reads Springdale Elementary School.
A teacher in a classroom raises her hand with a smile on her face while speaking with children who on sitting on the floor in front of her.
A woman opens her arms to receive a hug from a child wearing a backpack in a school hallway.
A teacher taking a photo of a young student in the hallway of a school.
A teacher reaches out her hand for a high five from a young student in the hallway of a school.
A woman takes a picture of two children with backpacks walk towards a building with a sign that reads Springdale Elementary School.
A photo of two young children wearing backpacks and carrying bags walking down a school hallway.
A woman hugs a child wearing a backpack in a school hallway.
A photo from behind of two young children wearing backpacks walking down a school hallway.
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Jason Vorhees

Jason is our photographer. An award-winning journalist, he has spent more than 25 years capturing the sights, sounds and people of Middle Georgia. He lives in Macon with his wife, Brandi, and their sons Cooper and Evan. Jason is an avid sports fan and bourbon aficionado.

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