Teachers say the first day of school at White Sulphur Elementary is ‘bittersweet’ this year. Here’s why - Gainesville Times

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Teachers say the first day of school at White Sulphur Elementary is ‘bittersweet’ this year. Here’s why

Students walk into White Sulphur Elementary Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, and make their way to class for the first day of school. This is the final school year for the school and students will transfer to the new Sandra Deal Elementary currently being built. - photo by Scott Rogers

08052023 FIRSTDAY 8.jpg — Students walk into White Sulphur Elementary Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, and make their way to class for the first day of school. This is the final school year for the school and students will transfer to the new Sandra Deal Elementary currently being built. - photo by Scott Rogers

The first day of the new school year on Friday at White Sulphur Elementary was a lot like any other — kids shuffling to class, laughing with friends and hugging teachers they hadn’t seen since last year.