Students disembark from the buses outside of Ordway Elementary School last week on their way to the first day of classes.

Some squealed with delight, others gazed about intimidated — and at least one yawned (or did he scream?), perhaps recalling sleepy summer days.

According to school district officials, student enrollment is up from last year, with a preliminary count of 3,843

Assistant Superintendent Erin Murphy and Superintendent Peter Bang-Knudsen were also there to greet students on their way back.

The Review’s Luciano Marano was there to record the memories. His favorite shots are collected here.