First day of school at Jackson High School

Freshmen Colton Scheffer (left) and Jacob Koenig, log in during teacher Sandy Walley's (background) Physical Science class on the first day of school, Monday, Aug. 21, at Jackson High School. (Danny Walter ~ dwalter@semissourian.com)

Freshman Karstin Pierce enjoying his first day of school in teacher Ana Haynes Spanish 2 class on Monday, Aug. 21 at Jackson High School. (Danny Walter ~ dwalter@semissourian.com)

Teacher, Paul Fliege, demonstrates a tune for his Jazz Band class on the first day of school, Monday, Aug. 21, at Jackson High School. (Danny Walter ~ dwalter@semissourian.com)

Food Service workers, Joleda Moyers and Bobbie Yount make no-bake cookies for lunch on the first day of school, Monday, Aug. 21, at Jackson High School. (Danny Walter ~ dwalter@semissourian.com)