“August, because it's my birthday and school is about to start again. It's kind of like a reunion with all of my friends.”

— Tara Rasing, eighth-grader, South Junior High School

“June, because it isn't even hot compared to July and August.”

— Skyler Malone, sophomore, Bishop Seabury Academy

“June, because of the Juneteenth Celebration.”

— Deloris Sanders, freshman, SJHS

“Around late July, because it's my birthday and it's kind of fun to get ready for school. It also seems like more people are hanging out at the pool and having fun.”

— Tony Woolery, freshman, West Junior High School

“July, because it's the middle of summer, so there's still plenty of time to enjoy it. I really like the fourth of July and my birthday is in the middle of the month.”

— Whitney Jaimez, freshman, WJHS

“June, because it's not as hot as July or August. That's when the pool opens and it's the first month off from school.”

— Wyatt Ohse, eighth-grader, WJHS

“Probably June. It's the first full month you're out of school, so you can hang out with all your friends. And that's when softball season starts.”

— Emily Laughlin, sixth-grader, Wakarusa Valley School

“July, because I get to go see my grandma, and I like the Fourth of July.”

— Hannah Copp, seventh-grader, Central Junior High School