Urbana School District staff celebrates ‘Opening Day’

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Urbana School District held their Opening Day celebration for staff members on Tuesday.

The annual event hypes up educators for incoming students while also reflecting on last year’s accomplishments. This year featured a fun-filled pep rally including student musicians, color guard, costume contests and games. There was also a presentation and resources given to staff members to prepare them for the upcoming school year.

“The excitement was palpable and the gymnasium was overflowing with music, joy and inspiration,” officials with the Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation wrote on Facebook .

^{(All photos courtesy of Urbana School District #116.)}

For Urbana students, half the kindergarten class, first through fifth grades, and 6th and 9th grades begin school on Thursday. The remainder of students will join in the academic year starting Friday.

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