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Getting ready for the first day of school on Thursday
Mattie Lively, Bulloch County public schools hold open houses
After visiting her new fifth grade classroom at Mattie Lively Elementary School open house, Gracelynn Lowe gets bundled up by mom Candace Avery as they prepare to make a break for their car during an intense thunderstorm on Monday, July 29.
- photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff
Bulloch County Schools held open houses at each of its 15 schools and learning programs Monday.
Mattie Lively Elementary School teacher Ashley Daughtry welcomes Walter Taylor to the first grade during open house on Monday
- photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff
Students, parents, and family members met teachers, saw their classroom, picked up information and school supply lists, getting ready for the first day of school on Thursday.
Before attending their own open house at Williams James Middle School, sisters Mariyah, left, and A'Miyah Taylor help little brother Walter, 6, get acclimated to first grade at Mattie Lively Elementary's open house Monday.
- photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff
Mobile fans help cool down Mattie Lively Elementary School during open house at the school Monday.
- photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff