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Students at South Street Elementary School were excited — with some arriving as early as 8:15 a.m. when class didn't start until 8:55 a.m.
The crowd of students and parents lined up at the front doors, which were opened at 8:30 a.m.
The kids were greeted by Principal Heather Pellicone, who stood outside waving to everyone and telling students who their teachers will be for the 2015-16 school year.
Some of the kids were nervous, but many rushed right in, decked out in their new clothes and carrying backpacks.
Students at South Street can expect to see some changes after a massive interior renovation. Also on Monday, construction workers were still making noise as they completed the new rooftop.
“This year we are going back a little earlier then usual, we have created new classroom space, and had a new roof put in this summer,” Pellicone told the Daily Voice.
The building's major interior changes include knocking down a wall in between old social work and special education room to make a classroom; relocating a few classrooms: changing the bathrooms; and adding new doors, Pellicone said.
A new floor was installed by the front door with tiling and carpeting was put in at other parts of the school, Pellicone said.
Rogers Park Middle School also got a new roof.
Danbury Superintendent Sal Pascarella said the district is continuing to grow, with an enrollment of 11,000 students expected this fall.
For more information on school schedules and buses, visit the website at www.danbury.k12.ct.us.
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