Mom Tara, far right, Dad Isaac and even little Hunter Barr are there when M.J. and Chloe go to their first day of school at Putman Elementary in Blanchester. M.J. is starting preschool, while Chloe goes into her first day of kindergarten.

Molly Barnes, left, and her mom, Bettie, are all smiles as Molly heads into her first day of second-grade at Putman Elementary School in Blanchester.

Mom Tara, far right, Dad Isaac and even little Hunter Barr are there when M.J. and Chloe go to their first day of school at Putman Elementary in Blanchester. M.J. is starting preschool, while Chloe goes into her first day of kindergarten.

http://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2017/08/web1_DSC_0534.jpgMom Tara, far right, Dad Isaac and even little Hunter Barr are there when M.J. and Chloe go to their first day of school at Putman Elementary in Blanchester. M.J. is starting preschool, while Chloe goes into her first day of kindergarten. John Hamilton | News Journal

Molly Barnes, left, and her mom, Bettie, are all smiles as Molly heads into her first day of second-grade at Putman Elementary School in Blanchester.

http://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2017/08/web1_DSC_0533.jpgMolly Barnes, left, and her mom, Bettie, are all smiles as Molly heads into her first day of second-grade at Putman Elementary School in Blanchester. John Hamilton | News Journal