The third annual ARRSD Back to School Celebration was held on Thursday, Aug. 20, at Fish Park. HANNAH MORIN / For the Athol Daily News 
(From left) Executive Director of North Quabbin Community Coalition Heather Bialecki and Leon Richards of the North Quabbin Recovery Center were among the vendors at the Back to School Celebration. HANNAH MORIN / For the Athol Daily News 
Students pose with Sparky the Fire Dog at the ARRSD Back to School Celebration, held on Aug. 20 at Fish Park. HANNAH MORIN / For the Athol Daily News 
(From left) Bridget Acker-Harrison, Tim Dion and Emily DuPray with their new back-to-school backpacks. HANNAH MORIN / For the Athol Daily News 
(From left) Athol High School Principal David King and ARRSD Superintendent Matthew Ehrenworth pose next to the popcorn booth. HANNAH MORIN / For the Athol Daily News 
(From left) Ryker and Sarai Mendoza enjoy the face-painting station at the ARRSD Back to School Celebration, held on Thursday, Aug. 20. HANNAH MORIN / For the Athol Daily News 
Free backpacks were available for students of all ages. HANNAH MORIN / For the Athol Daily News
PHOTOS: Athol, Royalston students get ready for first day of school
