Cheery faces greeted USD 257 students this morning as they arrived for the first day of school for the 2019-20 school year. Jefferson Elementary School Title I instructors Jessie Hutton, left, and Becky Helms visit with students awaiting the start of the school day.
Lacy Coltrane, left, and Mandey Coltrane arrive with their children Maxton, left, and Alivia. Iola police officers were stationed around each of the attendance centers as well to help direct traffic.