Gunnar, an eighth-grader at Langdon Area Middle School, and Elizabeth, a fifth-grader at St. Alphonsus School, are ready for the new school year. Photo courtesy of Donna Simpson
Amelia, a third-grader, left, and Aubrey, a first-grader, pose with Mrs. Bata and the Cardinal mascot on the first day of school at Langdon Area Elementary School. Photo courtesy of Jackie Dvorak
Sean Gonzalez, a fifth-grader at Langdon Area Elementary School, shares some “breaking news” as he prepares to head back to school. Photo courtesy of Celica Gonzalez
Parker Domres, top, and Ryker Domres, center, both seventh-graders, and Tucker Domres, a fourth-grader, are ready for a new school year at St. Alphonsus School in Langdon. Photo courtesy of Kayla Domres
The Lafrenz girls are ready for a new school year at Langdon Area Elementary School. Pictured, from left, are Alexis Lafrenz, a second-grade teacher; Jayde, a fourth-grader; Andi, a kindergartner; and Blair, a second-grader. Photo courtesy of Alexis Lafrenz
Moms Kayla Krom, back left, and Courtney Krom celebrate with humor as Ender Krom, front left, and Kamdyn Krom head off to school. Photo courtesy of Kayla Krom
From left, Huxley Overby, Parker Flink, Olin Bjornstad and Vince Howatt pose together on the first day of pre-K at St. Alphonsus School. Submitted photo
The Askvig family is ready for the 2026 school year. Pictured are, from left, Jayla, Ethen, Dyson, a 10th-grader; Wynn, a third-grader; and Terner, an eighth-grader. Photo courtesy of Jayla Rae Askvig
Brianna Wild, a 10th-grader, left, and Jenna Wild, an eighth-grader, are ready for the first day of school. Photo courtesy of Carol Potter Wild
Amelia, a third-grader left, and Aubrey, a first-grader, show off their pancake “grades” before heading to the first day of school. The family started the tradition three years ago. Photo courtesy of Kristi Hennager
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