First day of school in Manchester

Police are currently investigating an incident where an 8-year-old child was struck by a Manchester School District bus on the West Side. This accident occurred on Thursday, marking the first day of the 2026-2027 school year. Meanwhile, other students began their term on September 3, 2026, with events such as Administrative Assistant Alexis Perron welcoming Aledia Polk at McLaughlin Middle School. The community experienced both a tragic accident and typical first-day arrivals across the district.