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Open houses greet students ahead of new school year
First day of classes is Friday, Aug. 1
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While making her way to her first grade classroom, Ada Darsey, 6, gets a running start to give her former kindergarten teacher Anthony Belinfante a big hug during open house at Stilson Elementary School on Monday, July 28, 2025. (SCOTT BRYANT/staff)

Each of Bulloch County Schools' 15 schools and learning programs held their open houses on Monday, July 28, the perfect opportunity for students and their parents to meet teachers and principals, find classrooms, pick up important information, find ways to volunteer and more.

The first day of the 2025-2026 school year is Friday, Aug. 1. For everything you need to know, visit bullochschools.org/backtoschool. 

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Rising 10th grader Sophia Estrada, 15, checks in with geometry teacher Gillian McGalliard during open house at Southeast Bulloch High School on Monday, July 28, 2025. (SCOTT BRYANT/staff)
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After giving rising fourth grader Wyatt Godley, 9, a preview of her guided reading class, first year teacher Kayla Smalls says hello to little sister Isla, 1, and mother Haley, during Stilson Elementary School's open house on Monday, July 28, 2025. (SCOTT BRYANT/staff)
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Rising 10th grader Zoe Strachan, 15, right, waits as classmate Oscar Cifuentes, 15, meets Spanish teacher Antonio Mireles during Southeast Bulloch High School's open house on Monday, July 28, 2025. (SCOTT BRYANT/staff)
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Stilson Elementary School principal Beth Stuart, left, gives directions to rising second grader Valeria Williams, 7, and mom Lyssette, right, during open house on Monday, July 28, 2025. (SCOTT BRYANT/staff)
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Southeast Bulloch High School Principal Julie Mizell, bottom center, stands at the ready to greet students and families during open house on Monday, July 28, 2025. (SCOTT BRYANT/staff)
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