One year ago, Hamilton Southeastern Schools decided to have a Before The Bell celebration to mark the start of the school year.  It was such a success, the school district brought the event back this year, and the perfect weather contributed to a large crowd Thursday evening at the Nickel Plate Amphitheater.

Many persons of note were on hand, including Mayor Scott Fadness, Schools Superintendent Yvonne Stokes and School Board President Dawn Lang.

The first day of school for students is Wednesday, August 9.

Here are a few photos from Before The Bell.