Photos: Knoch students celebrate the start of a new school year

September 04, 2025 Last Updated: September 04, 2025 10:45 PM Education

Principal Gregory Boerio greets students for the first day of class at Knoch Primary School on Sept. 4, 2025. Laura Welsh/Special to the Eagle

As students filed off buses at Knoch Primary School on Thursday, Sept. 4, they surrounded Principal Gregory Boerio for fist bumps and high fives before heading into the building to their respective classrooms.

Meanwhile, high school students in Knoch School District started the 2025-26 school year in a newly renovated building.

Principal Gregory Boerio greets students for the first day of class at Knoch Primary School on Sept. 4, 2025. Laura Welsh/Special to the Eagle

Students at Knoch Primary School were welcomed on the first day by smiling staff, high fives from principal Gregory Boerio, and a colorful balloon arch donated by LWP Balloon Creations. Laura Welsh/Special to the Eagle

Students at Knoch Primary School were welcomed on the first day by smiling staff, high fives from principal Boerio, and a colorful balloon arch donated by LWP Balloon Creations. Laura Welsh/Special to the Eagle

Students at Knoch Primary School were welcomed on the first day by smiling staff, high fives from principal Greogry Boerio, and a colorful balloon arch donated by LWP Balloon Creations. Laura Welsh/Special to the Eagle

Principal Gregory Boerio greets students for the first day of class at Knoch Primary School on Sept. 4, 2025. Laura Welsh/Special to the Eagle
Students at Knoch Primary School were welcomed on the first day by smiling staff, high fives from principal Gregory Boerio, and a colorful balloon arch donated by LWP Balloon Creations. Laura Welsh/Special to the Eagle
Students at Knoch Primary School were welcomed on the first day by smiling staff, high fives from principal Gregory Boerio, and a colorful balloon arch donated by LWP Balloon Creations. Laura Welsh/Special to the Eagle
Students at Knoch Primary School were welcomed on the first day by smiling staff, high fives from principal Boerio, and a colorful balloon arch donated by LWP Balloon Creations. Laura Welsh/Special to the Eagle
Students at Knoch Primary School were welcomed on the first day by smiling staff, high fives from principal Gregory Boerio, and a colorful balloon arch donated by LWP Balloon Creations. Laura Welsh/Special to the Eagle
Students at Knoch Primary School were welcomed on the first day by smiling staff, high fives from principal Gregory Boerio, and a colorful balloon arch donated by LWP Balloon Creations. Laura Welsh/Special to the Eagle
Students at Knoch Primary School were welcomed on the first day by smiling staff, high fives from principal Greogry Boerio, and a colorful balloon arch donated by LWP Balloon Creations. Laura Welsh/Special to the Eagle
Students at Knoch Primary School were welcomed on the first day by smiling staff, high fives from principal Gregory Boerio, and a colorful balloon arch donated by LWP Balloon Creations. Laura Welsh/Special to the Eagle
Students at Knoch Primary School were welcomed on the first day by smiling staff, high fives from principal Gregory Boerio, and a colorful balloon arch donated by LWP Balloon Creations. Laura Welsh/Special to the Eagle
Students at Knoch Primary School were welcomed on the first day by smiling staff, high fives from principal Gregory Boerio, and a colorful balloon arch donated by LWP Balloon Creations. Laura Welsh/Special to the Eagle
Students at Knoch Primary School were welcomed on the first day by smiling staff, high fives from principal Gregory Boerio, and a colorful balloon arch donated by LWP Balloon Creations. Laura Welsh/Special to the Eagle
Students at Knoch Primary School were welcomed on the first day by smiling staff, high fives from principal Gregory Boerio, and a colorful balloon arch donated by LWP Balloon Creations. Laura Welsh/Special to the Eagle
Students at Knoch Primary School were welcomed on the first day by smiling staff, high fives from principal Gregory Boerio, and a colorful balloon arch donated by LWP Balloon Creations. Laura Welsh/Special to the Eagle
Students at Knoch Primary School were welcomed on the first day by smiling staff, high fives from principal Gregory Boerio, and a colorful balloon arch donated by LWP Balloon Creations. Laura Welsh/Special to the Eagle
Students at Knoch Primary School were welcomed on the first day by smiling staff, high fives from principal Gregory Boerio, and a colorful balloon arch donated by LWP Balloon Creations. Laura Welsh/Special to the Eagle