It is that time of year again. Kids are back to setting their alarm clocks early and going off to school Monday through Friday. With school starting on Friday, Aug. 23, Lisbon and Mount Vernon school districts hosted their back-to-school events on Wednesday, Aug. 21.

Washington Elementary school was bustling from 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m., as preschoolers through fourth graders found their classroom, met their teachers and even said hello to former teachers. After meeting teach- ers, Washington Elementary Teachers and Parents held a popsicles on the playground event, with help from the Mount Vernon Cheerleaders.

At Lisbon, kids in all grades were invited to go to school to meet their teachers and classmates. They could drop some supplies off in their lockers and desks to prepare for the new school year.

Lisbon’s parks and recreation commission also hosted a Back to School Bash at City Park. This event was staggered with the schools’ back to school night. Families were able to stop by the bash for free walking tacos and pictures with “Bluey,” the Lisbon Library mascot.

At the Lester Buresh Family Community Wellness Center, a back to school bash was also held. A hot dog dinner was featured, and kids had opportunities to play a num- ber of games and try the rock climbing wall.

Cornell College first-year students also moved into dorms Wednesday, Aug. 21. An event to welcome Cornell College students was also held Saturday, Aug. 24, when Viva Mount Vernon was held in uptown Mount Vernon.