The first day of school is filled with smiles, hugs, and cheers as we welcome students back to class for the first day of the 2026-27 school year. Welcome back, students! We are so glad you are here.

Juniper Elementary School was buzzing with excitement as KSL News was on campus to cover the first day of school. Tamara Vaifanua anchored part of the morning newscast live from the Juniper campus before school, interviewing students and principal Kaleb Yates about what is sure to be an amazing 2026-27 school year.

Mountain Ridge High School celebrated the first day of the new school year. Student body officers, cheerleaders, and principal Brady Bartholomew welcomed students back with cheers, fist bumps, hugs, and high-fives. From sophomores entering high school for the first time to seniors celebrating their final first day of school, everyone was all smiles as they walked through the front doors.

Good Day Utah was live at Bingham High School for the first day of classes for high school students in Jordan District. Fox 13 Reporter John Franchi interviewed Bingham student body officers, Principal Shawn McLeod, and Superintendent Anthony Godfrey about the excitement of the first day of school. Students were greeted with hugs, high-fives, and a performance by the Bingham drumline to welcome them back to the home of the Miners.

Mountain Point Elementary celebrated a sweet end to summer with an ice cream social and Back-to-School Night. Students and parents dropped by the school to find their classrooms, meet the teachers, and learn about programs like orchestra and choir. To top it off, students could grab an ice cream bar and meet up with old friends in the cafeteria to celebrate the start of a new school year.