“I am ready for school to start. School is what keeps this town really jumping.”

— Cliff Wallace, insurance agent, Lawrence

“Yes, I am. I'm excited because my son is going to first grade.”

— Ariela Unz, realtor, Tel Aviv, Israel

“Yes, ready for sports.”

— Cindie Knipp, homemaker, Tonganoxie

“Yes, because it's fun.”

— James Coleman, Sunflower first-grader, Lawrence