What Kids Look Forward to When They Go Back to School…

Real kids. Real answers. Crystal Coast Parent magazine polled local kids on what they look forward to about going back to school. These enthusiastic answers may surprise you! 
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“I’m excited about riding the school bus!”  – Lilly, kindergartner at Bogue Sound Elementary
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“I am excited about the opportunities in high school like being in the marching band.”  – Emily, freshman at White Oak High School
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“I’m going to be a kindergartner and meet new friends and see what there is to play with.”  – Gavin, kindergartner at White Oak Elementary
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“To see my friends so we can play basketball and run around!” — Ivan, sixth grader at Jacksonville Christian Academy
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“Female exchange students!” — Zachery, 14, freshman at West Carteret High School
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“I can’t wait to go to P.E., because I like to run.” — Drake, second grader at White Oak Elementary
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“Playing at the playground with new friends and meeting my teachers.” – Kohl, kindergartner at Roger Bell Elementary
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“As a homeschooler, I am looking forward to the awesome field trips I get to take. We are going to the symphony, to see many plays and to visit museums. But most of all, I love when we travel outside of the U.S.” – Sierra, homeschooled freshman
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“I am excited about meeting my new teachers, having fun and getting better grades then ever before!” – Elizabeth, eighth grader at Swansboro Middle School
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“Being at the same school as my brother and sister all day!” – Maggie, kindergartner at Tiller Charter School
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“This year we are going to study the Middle Ages and that means knights and Robin Hood and Beowulf. I also miss my friends from CC (Classical Conversations), and want to play the games about the presidents and draw maps with them again.” – Zach, homeschooled kindergartner
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“Playing on the playground and learning new friends’ names.” – Bennett, preschooler at St. Egbert’s Catholic School
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“Being a junior and not having to wear collared shirts as part of the dress code! I can now wear my t-shirts to school.” – Hayli, junior at West Craven High School
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“I am still deciding on which school I will be going to. But I look forward to meeting new friends from different walks of life.” – Jordan, eighth grader in Onslow County
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What does your child love most about school? Leave a comment below. We’d love to hear from you!
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