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PHOTOS: ARRSD Back to School celebration

By Hannah Morin

For the Athol Daily News

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025

On Thursday, Aug. 21, the Athol Royalston Regional School District held its annual Back To School Celebration at Fish Park. The event offers families the chance to gather school supplies, enjoy games and reconnect before the start of the school year on Tuesday, Sept. 2. Here, children play the giant Connect 4 game. PHOTO BY HANNAH MORIN

Heywood Healthcare was among the many vendors at the Back To School Celebration at Fish Park. PHOTO BY HANNAH MORIN
A community’s member pet pig joined in the festivities at the Back to School event at Fish Park. PHOTO BY HANNAH MORIN
Athol High School Principal David King (far right) and some students work the popcorn stand at the Back to School Celebration held on Thursday, Aug. 21. PHOTO BY HANNAH MORIN
The arts and crafts booth proved a popular spot for the Back to School event held by the Athol Royalston Regional School District. PHOTO BY HANNAH MORIN
A student gets her face painted by Emily Gwynn of Western Mass Face Painting. PHOTO BY HANNAH MORIN
The backpack booth where students could receive a free bag was among the many booths at the Athol Royalston Regional School District’s Back To School Celebration on Thursday, Aug. 21. PHOTO BY HANNAH MORIN
Athol Royalston Regional School District’s Back To School Celebration on Thursday, Aug. 21, saw a strong turnout as parents and their children played games, picked up school supplies, and learned about the upcoming school year. PHOTO BY HANNAH MORIN
Students play volleyball at the Athol Royalston Regional School District’s Back To School Celebration on Thursday, Aug. 21. PHOTO BY HANNAH MORIN