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Final bell, big smiles: Students head into summer

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June 23, 2026

Remember the intense excitement at the start of the school year? The only thing more exciting may be when school lets out for the summer. These smiling faces are a vision of joy and anticipation. Congratulations to all on completing another school year!

Natalie graduated from Pre-K at Stanley Elementary School.
She is looking forward to trips to Canobie Lake Park, Southwick Zoo and Quebec City. Photo by Mabel Setow.
Giovanni completed transitional kindergarten at Our Lady’s Academy. He is looking forward to a busy summer filled with fun camps, visiting a drive-in movie theater and spending plenty of time outside with his dog, Luna. Photo by Jennifer Magazzu.
Nico Pisano graduated Plympton and is headed to grade 6 at Kennedy Middle School. He’s looking forward to camp, beach days and hanging out with his baby cousins. Photo by Francesca Pisano.
Gabriella Pisano is heading into the 8th grade at Kennedy Middle School. She’s looking forward to being a leader at camp, shooting some more scenes for her TV series and pool time. Photo by Francesca Pisano.
Zane just completed 1st grade at Whittemore Elementary School. He will be attending summer camp after a week at Great Wolf Lodge. Photo by Susan Brogna.
Alma graduated pre-K at the YMCA and will be starting kindergarten at the Dual Language School. Photo by Michal Biletzki.
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