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Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
With Labor Day a little later on the calendar this year, some local school districts are beginnning school years this week.

On Wednesday, September 2nd, students are going back to class in Brockport, East Rochester, Fairport, LeRoy, Penfield, Perry, Wayne Central, Webster and Wheatland-Chili.

13WHAM and Fox Rochester had live coverage throughout the morning with Chris Lopez in Wayne Central.

READ MORE: 13wham.com/news/local/first-wave-of-local-students-start-school-year

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TIMELINE

0:00 - Interview with superintendent Joe Siracuse and transportation supervisor Theresa Ferre

2:23 - Interview with assistant superintendent of instruction Derek Demass

4:54 - Interview with principal Jason Berger and high school teacher Brittany Quinzi

8:41 - Interview with several high school students

12:23 - Interview with athletic director Tony Carusone

16:53 - Interview with middle school principal Kevin Page, therapy dog Ruby and a few students

20:03 - Interview from inside a fourth grade classroom

24:46 - Interview with several elementary school students inside a classroom
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