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First day of school at Roanoke Elementary, St. John Paul II Regional School: photos

By Tara Smith and Nicole Smith

Wednesday was the first day back to school at Roanoke Avenue Elementary School. Students filed into the classrooms under the direction of principal Thomas Payton and faculty.

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It also marked the first day for students attending St. John Paul II Regional School. Students were greeted by principal Abby Swiatowski outside the school around 7:30 a.m.

The Diocese of Rockville Centre announced earlier this year that it would consolidate its East End elementary schools, Our Lady of Mercy in Cutchogue and St. Isidore in Riverhead. Those students are now attending the newly renamed St. John Paul II Regional School, located at the former St. Isidore building.

Photo caption: Smiling staff at Roanoke Elementary School welcomed students back Wednesday morning. (Tara Smith photo) 

See more photos below:

Roanoke Elementary principal Thomas Payton gave out high fives as students arrived. (Tara Smith photo)
Students of St. John Paul II Regional School posed before their first day of classes. (Nicole Smith photo)
Students stepped off the bus and into the classroom at Roanoke Elementary. (Tara Smith photo)
Students were greeted at St. John Paul II. (Nicole Smith photo)
It was a warm welcome back at Roanoke Elementary. (Tara Smith photo)
Students were greeted by principal Abby Swiatowski at St. John Paul II. (Nicole Smith photo)

 

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