Aiyla, 5, and her father, who did not give their last names, pose Wednesday on the first day of classes at Cape Cod Hill School in New Sharon. Principal Carol Kiesman said she focuses on the students the first day of school. Rebecca Richard/Franklin Journal

Superintendent Christian Elkington and Assistant Superintendent Monique Poulin stand Wednesday at Cape Cod Hill School in New Sharon on the first day of classes. Carol Kiesman said she focuses on the students the first day of school. Rebecca Richard/Franklin Journal

Second grader Hayden, who did not give her last name, arrives Wednesday for the first day of classes at Cape Cod Hill School in New Sharon. Carol Kiesman said she focuses on the students the first day of school. Rebecca Richard/Franklin Journal

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