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Patchogue-Medford First Day Of School: Photos

Patchogue-Medford students returned for their first day back at school amid the pandemic this week.

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While the school year began a little differently this year, students were excited to return to the classroom (virtual or in-person) for the 2020-2021 school year.
While the school year began a little differently this year, students were excited to return to the classroom (virtual or in-person) for the 2020-2021 school year. (Photo courtesy of Bonnie Grace)

PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD, NY -- While it may look different this year amid the coronavirus pandemic — it's still back to school time. Whether remote or in-person, children in Patchogue-Medford officially began their first day of the 2020-2021 school year on Thursday.

Following the first day of school, Patch asked local parents to share their back to school photos. Scroll through some our favorite photos below.

Want to be included in this gallery? Send your pictures to priscila.korb@patch.com.

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Jake Castro at his sixth grade orientation at Patchogue Middle School! Photo submitted by Lori Milton.

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Elena Carolina started her first day of first grade at Brookhaven Elementary School! Photos submitted by Vanessa

Andrew Mannheimer is ready to start his first day of second grade at Canaan Elementary School! Photo submitted by Bonnie Grace.

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