Smithtown Students Celebrate 1st Day Of School: Photos

SMITHTOWN, NY — The hallways are buzzing again in the Smithtown Central School District as the 2025-26 school year began on Tuesday, the district announced.

Doors opened at the district’s 12 schools and students walked in with their fresh sneakers and new school supplies.

For some, it was their first day at a new school. For high school seniors, it was their last "first day" of high school.

Kindergartners will have many people to look up to as they become acclimated to school life, including the elder statesmen of the elementary school: fifth graders.

Harper Seidenstein, who is starting her final year at Lockhart Elementary School, said it is important to be good role models for the younger students. She is looking to take on a leadership role this year as a member of student council.

"I’m sad that summer’s over, but I’m excited that it’s the first day of school," Seidenstein said, summarizing the bittersweet back-to-school feelings felt by many on a day that felt like summer was in full swing.

Smithtown School District administration was at several schools Tuesday morning, ensuring that
students had a great transition back to school.