Local students reflect on new school year

Firefighter Matthew Corbus helps Raegan Avalos direct the flow of water from a firehose toward a wooden target located several feet away as the first grader took part in this year's community kids fest event.

Photo by Brian S. Orban

Some of them admitted they were a little scared. Others felt a sense of excitement. A few more looked ahead to the coming months and pointed out the various goals they hoped to achieve.

These thoughts reflected the various perspectives students in the Mountain Home area shared as the new school year began last week.

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