Picture day. Ah, the memories. In my first grade photo, I sported a yellow plaid dress, and ever the fashionista, the olive green strap of my purse cut across my torso. First question that comes to mind is, what the heck does a first grader carry in her purse? The second question is, shouldn’t the photographer catch those things?

From one room schools to the organization of Belvidere Community Unit District 100, the history of schools continues.