Class of 2039 enjoys first day of school

Bellefontaine Elementary School welcomed the Class of 2039 Wednesday morning.

It was the first day for all kindergartners.

The eight kindergarten teachers explained classroom rules, toured the building, and introduced the students to the playground.

There are 154 kindergartners this year.

The first week is used to acclimate the young learners.

The kindergarten teachers are Ciera Badertscher, Amy Bennett-Brinkman, Ashton Childs, Ami Horvath, Brittany Johnson, Amanda McGee, Ella Shoffstall, and Heather Usserman.

Pre-K students with last names A-K will have their first day of classes at Bellefontaine Elementary School on September 8th. The rest (last names L-Z) will start on September 9th.

Approximately 120 students are attending Pre-K this year at the elementary school.

Bellefontaine City Schools launched the in-house preschool at BES in September 2022.

This preschool is for 3, 4, and 5-year-olds.

Photos: BES kindergartner Sloane Lyons (right) gathers with her family before the first day of classes.

Teacher Katie Gallaway helps kindergartners on their first day.

BES kindergarten teachers