Back to school

New and returning Community Day School families kicked off the 2018-2019 academic year on Tuesday, August 28. Children’s voices filled the CDS hallways and classrooms on the first day of school, as students reconnected with their friends and teachers and jumped into another year of learning, growth, and discovery.

Elinor Nathanson and her son, 5th grader Benjamin Kogan. (Photo courtesy of Community Day School)

Kindergarten student Aviva and 2nd grader Shoshana Graver with parents Debbie and Matt Graver. (Photo courtesy of Community Day School)

Tammy, Daniel and Stella Berkowitz pose for a quick photo before heading inside to begin a new year. (Photo courtesy of Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh)

At Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh, above, students and families were given the red carpet treatment as the school welcomed new and returning students with an array of pomp and decorations, including a red carpet.

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For the 75th time, Yeshiva Schools began a new school year. Activities and celebrations are planned to mark the school’s 75th anniversary.

Elichaim and Atara Rosenthal were excited to arrive at Yeshiva Schools for their first day of school. (Photo courtesy of Yeshiva Schools)

Three generations of Shollars pose for a Yeshiva family photo. Pictured are Leah Shollar, director of general studies (Yeshiva Girls School), her daughter Ella Shollar Ritti (Judaics first grade morah), and granddaughters, Mina and Chana Rittri.(Photo courtesy of Yeshiva Schools)

Yeshiva parent, Benny Greenberg escorts his daughter Kayla to her first day of school at The Early Learning Center at Yeshiva. (Photo courtesy of Yeshiva Schools)

Noah Firtell helps Emmet Schuler at the Yeshiva Boys School first day BBQ. (Photo courtesy of Yeshiva Schools)