Mixed emotions of sadness and joy were seen on faces throughout the District as Edgefield County Schools opened their doors to students Tuesday for another school year.

Erika Robinson comforted her daughter Aziyah as they waited in the Merriwether Elementary School office for paperwork to be completed. It was Aziyah’s very first day at school as she enters 5-year-old kindergarten.

“She’s ready,” said her mother. “She’s just a little nervous for the first day. And I’m very ready.”
Corly Johnson, on the other hand didn’t appear to be a bit shy as she sported her new backpack and her lunchbox with puppies on it.