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First day excitement as metro Detroit students head back to school
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Beki San Martin, Hannah Dellinger, Chalkbeat Detroit, and Micah Walker , BridgeDetroit
· August 24, 2026
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Key points Jasmine Ng, a junior at Stoney Creek High School, was excited to attend school with her siblings, including a sister who also attends Stoney Creek and a brother starting at Hart Middle School. Further details about the first day of school are available from partner publications, including stories shared by Chalkbeat Detroit and the Detroit Free Press.
Students have begun a new school year, with some expressing mixed feelings about the start of classes. Jasmine Ng, a junior at Stoney Creek High School, was excited to attend school with her siblings, including a sister who also attends Stoney Creek and a brother starting at Hart Middle School.
Further details about the first day of school are available from partner publications, including stories shared by Chalkbeat Detroit and the Detroit Free Press. These stories are available without a paywall.
The start of the school year also brings upcoming events, such as SAT season, which can be a source of anxiety for students like Ng as they begin the college application process.
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Category: schools Published: August 24, 2026 Source: BridgeDetroit Reading time: 1 min
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