OCALA FL. (352 Today) Bright smiles, colorful backpacks, and the buzz of eager voices filled South Ocala Elementary School this morning as students returned for the first day of the 2025–26 school year. Parents proudly walked their children to class, teachers greeted students with warm welcomes, and friends reunited after a summer apart. The South Ocala Elementary campus was alive with the promise as the school welcomed back over 700 students. This photo gallery highlights those special first-day moments of learning, laughter, and connection.
Students at South Ocala Elementary School greet friends, meet new teachers, and settle into their first day of the 2025–26 school year on Aug. 11, 2025.
