Here’s to a fresh start
Erin Hill
editor@bradfordvillebugle.com
Back-to-school season doesn’t always feel like a fresh start. For some families, it’s a sigh of relief. For others, it’s another thing to juggle. Some kids can’t wait to get back. Others are already counting the days until winter break. In my house, it’s a mix of all of the above.
Still, there’s something special about this time of year. Maybe it’s the blank notebooks, the clean schedules, or the chance to reset. It’s a time when anything feels possible—when students walk into classrooms with new goals, and teachers start fresh with energy, ideas, and high hopes.
As a Tallahassee mom and longtime local, I’ve come to love this season. It’s a reminder that learning isn’t just about grades or homework—it’s about growth. It’s about watching your child find the right teacher, the right friend, the right spark. It’s about community coming together to give kids their best shot.
Last year, I was the parent with a kindergartener and a senior. It made me realize how fast time really does fly, and we can’t those moments back. We only get one shot to raise our children.
Whether your student is starting kindergarten or heading into senior year, this season brings something worth celebrating. The excitement of new beginnings. The chance to try again. The little moments like meeting your teacher, picking out a backpack, decorating your locker, getting the seat you hoped for on the bus.
Our schools are filled with people who care deeply…educators, coaches, librarians, bus drivers, volunteers, custodians. And our kids? They’re bringing all their curiosity, creativity, and heart back into the classroom. That’s something to feel good about.
So here’s to a school year full of growth, laughter, and learning. Let’s show up with encouragement, with patience, and with the belief that this year can be one of the best yet.
