BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The first day of school brought plenty of smiles to REACH Academy as scholars returned to the classroom Monday, greeted by teachers and staff ready to begin a new school year.
Music, a red carpet welcome and enthusiastic staff members helped set the tone as scholars arrived. The school also held a welcome-back barbecue Friday ahead of the first day.
Sharon Belton-Cottman, an educational consultant with REACH Academy, said the start of a new school year represents an opportunity for scholars, families and educators to begin again…