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Monday Was A Day Of Big Smiles And Bigger Memories As Philadelphia-Area Students Head Back To School
"It's one I'll cherish forever," he said. "It's my second time around doing this, so it's special."
August 26, 2025
It was all about backpacks, buses and bright smiles as thousands of students across Philadelphia and New Castle, Delaware, headed back to school Monday.
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At Bache-Martin School in Fairmount, the excitement was palpable as families marked a major milestone: the first day of school for some of the city's youngest learners.
Chris Stokes, whose 5-year-old son Xavier started kindergarten, reflected on the moment.
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