Back-to-school celebrations in districts: Marking the start.

It’s that time of year!

Back-to-school represents a fresh start for both teachers and students. In districts across the country the excitement and anticipation for what this year may bring is palpable.

Though challenges–both persistent and new–will inevitably rear their ugly heads, these opening weeks give school leaders, educators, students, and parents the opportunity to start the year off on the right foot.

Many schools across the country have already welcomed students and teachers to their first days of class, and many more will do so in the coming days and weeks.

To celebrate a new school year, our editors pored through social media to find some of the best posts about back-to-school.

Here are some of our favorites.

A great first week just means one thing. Our year is going to be 🎉 💪 🤗 🌈 🏅 🚀! #SDOCGoodtoGreat pic.twitter.com/qI5jYTQxsr

— Osceola Schools (@Osceolaschools) August 16, 2019

Superintendent @jecabrera12 visited campuses on the first day of school and was impressed by the dedication of our teachers and the desire of our students to begin learning from the very start. Read more on his blog here: https://t.co/5zIiPR8yoS. #IamEPISD #EPISDRocks pic.twitter.com/qbZSM5gPFu

— El Paso ISD (@ELPASO_ISD) August 15, 2019

This woman, Dr. Robinson, the superintendent of @FtWayneCommSkls, has changed my life by giving me the opportunity to lead in the very best district there is. Hugging her on my 1st day as principal was icing on the cake! (So glad it was captured!) #bringit #edadmin #lovemyjob pic.twitter.com/a9trN5arxN

— Allie Holland (@allieLholland) August 14, 2019

K-2 teachers, parents, and students at @BarwellES were excited for today's "staggered entry" pirate-themed kick-off to the new school year! Now they "arrrrrrr" ready to start the new year on Monday! 🏴‍☠️ Read more > https://t.co/CY6jpFawtB #whatstartsherechangeseverything pic.twitter.com/ucZE1Uiktg

— Wake County Public School System (@WCPSS) July 25, 2019