Summer break is over for many area kids.

Students at several Stark County area school districts, including Louisville City Schools and Canton Local Schools, headed back to the classroom on Aug. 19.

Others return later this week. Some school systems offer a staggered start for preschoolers, kindergartners, middle schoolers and freshmen to ensure they are comfortable before upperclassmen also return to the classroom.

A few schools - Lake Center Christian, Marlington Local, Minerva Area Christian School and West Branch - head back after the Labor Day holiday.

Massillon City elementary school students start Sept. 2 due to the opening of two new elementary schools.

Students at Louisville Elementary School were greeted on Aug. 19 with smiles as they arrived for the first day.

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