As teachers and other staff member from the Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) School System gathered at the Fishers High School Gymnasium to kickoff the new school year, Superintendent Allen Bourff said the the school corporation may top 22,000 students this year, the highest count yet.

The new Southeastern Elementary was projected to be 80% occupied, now it is at capacity with a larger than expected kindergarten class.

Two students were recognized at the staff gathering.  Ana Gaston of Fishers High School was named American Legion Auxiliary Girls President, a national honor.  HSE High School student Salma Mohammad gained national recognition, winning the National Poet Award, Student Ambassador.

Here are more photos from the Tuesday morning event: