Press Photos by C. Richard Chartrand Salisbury Middle School students arrived for the first day of school Aug. 29. ABOVE: Alison Reyes navigates the sidewalk with the help of friends and classmates on the first day of school. Additional photos appear on Page A5.

The school cafeteria is crowded as students gather to start the new school year with breakfast.

Students arrive for the first day of classes for all middle schoolers. An orientation day for fifth grade students new to SMS was held Aug. 28.

Welcoming hugs are among the highlights of the first day of school at SMS.

Students are on their way to a new school year at SMS.