Now let's check in with some more outstanding students over at J.D.

Smith Middle School for our first "News Break."

-Hi.

I'm Noah at J.D.

Smith Middle School.

-Hi.

I'm Adriel, and this is your first "News Break."

-The new school year is off to a great start.

On the first day of school, Superintendent Jhone Ebert and members of the School Board of Trustees visited a lot of schools, including ours.

Our Mariachi Los Bravos performed a few songs, and the superintendent also talked with some teachers.

We are proud that our school started this year with almost no teacher vacancies.

(Hallie Lowey) It gives me a lot of relief as the leader of the school building because I know that I have quality educators and people who want to be here and really help these students with their reading, writing, and math skills.

Dedicated people in every single classroom.

-What a great first day of school!

-Don't miss the first episode of the "Destination District" podcast.

This is the official CCSD podcast hosted by the superintendent.

The latest episode featured a discussion with parents and students about school safety and talked about the importance of safe and supportive school.

You can watch this episode on YouTube.

It was taped live at The Smith Center in front of more than 1,600 CCSD administrator and community partners.

You can also listen at Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

-Thanks for visiting our school.

Now back to Maria.

-Thank you so much, Noah and Adriel.

So much talent.