First day of Bluffton schools - lots of photos at the front door
School is back in session and routines change.
The first day of school for no matter what grade is a rite of passage experienced in Bluffton for decades.
LOTS OF PHOTOS AT BOTTOM OF STORY.
The Icon witnessed some sixth graders mistakenly trying to enter the elementary door - and then they realized their error.
At least one dog came to school, countless photos were snapped and most students arrived in well-thought-out first-day wardrobes.
Students arrived on foot, by car, bicycle, bus, skateboard and truck.
To experience this year's first day of school, please enjoy the photos below.
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Monday, November 9, 2026
- Healing and life beyond incarceration explored at Forum
- Nov. 12 opportunity to learn Mahjong
- Door hanger craft class at Pandora library, November 17
- BPL after school movie, November 16
- Hailey's Wellness and Massage provide chair massages at Senior Center
- Bluffton area Women in Business Meeting November 19
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Pirates Essinger and Gatchel finish cross country season at OHSAA Championships
- Nov. 7 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
- Pirate football hits Archbold roadblock in playoff loss
- Forum: Vaughn explores biblical and multicultural accounts of spirits and exorcism
- Bluffton University relaunches Leadership Development Program with NetVUE grant support
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