School districts across the South Fork will welcome students back to their hallways and classrooms next week, in many cases with new classes and clubs on offer, recently hired teachers to meet and greet, sparkling facilities to explore, and new chances every day to make it a great academic year.

There’re still a few days left to wrap up those summer reading lists, grab your school supplies, and pick out those first-day outfits before the start of classes next week. Other activities for kids and teens include art projects, book clubs, science presentations, movies, and more.

In 1977, the Ladies Village Improvement Society commissioned this beach plum print found in its collection, and it has remained a signature pattern for the organization. The revenue from the use and sale of it has been a source of funding for the L.V.I.S. since then.