First Days Full of Excitement | Bakersfield News

Franklin Elementary kicks off the year with an “ocean of opportunity” theme, setting the stage for student success as families and staff buzz with excitement. Meanwhile, Harding Elementary celebrates its festive first day, reconnecting the community after summer break. Tonee Gutierrez shares the emotional weight of his first day of high school—and now, dropping his little brother off for his big elementary debut. And at Franklin, second-grader Connor Carter brings his Marvel spirit to class, proving he’s grown even more since his kindergarten farewell—ready to dive into a new chapter. Here’s to a fantastic, successful school year for every student in Kern County. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9b58e680ab6e98ee