Students at Three Rivers Community Schools, and in many other districts around St. Joseph County, returned to regular classes this week to begin the 2026-27 academic year (Centreville Public Schools’ first day was Aug. 18).
Pictured above, Andrews Elementary art teacher Judson Stemaly reads “The Monster at the End of This Book” to students. At top right, Park Elementary kindergarten teacher Elizabeth Brack (right) looks at a self-portrait done by Ava Notestine (left). At bottom right, Andrews Elementary second-grade teacher Monica Wirick-Wilds talks to her class on the first day of school.
Photos by Robert Tomlinson
