Sylvania Schools First Day 2012

Sylvania Schools welcomed back students Thursday for their first day of school.

Enlarge Jeremy Bauer, the new Stranahan Elementary principal, greets students in the gymnasium on their first day of school. SYLVANIA SCHOOLS

Enlarge Principal Bauer had been introduced with full theatrics. SYLVANIA SCHOOLS

Enlarge Even Superintendent Brad Rieger got into the spirit of things, donning sunglasses and slapping five with students. SYLVANIA SCHOOLS

Principal Bauer and mascot Paws discuss some of the rules for the new year before turning the program over to the staff to talk about the Paws-itive behavior initiative.

Enlarge Principal Bauer and mascot Paws discuss some of the rules for the new year before turning the program over to ... SYLVANIA SCHOOLS

At Northview High School, freshman fill the gym for activities to introduce them to each other and the school before touring the building and meeting their teachers.

Enlarge At Northview High School, freshman fill the gym for activities to introduce them to each other and the school before ... SYLVANIA SCHOOLS

LINK coordinator Jodi Hess working with the other 3 counselors organized the event as an orientation for incoming freshmen. This is the 3rd year for the program at Northview.

Enlarge LINK coordinator Jodi Hess working with the other 3 counselors organized the event as an orientation for incoming freshmen. This ... SYLVANIA SCHOOLS

Enlarge Team Leaders in purple t-shirts look on as Northview freshmen receive a warm welcome from staff and counselors. SYLVANIA SCHOOLS