St. Nicholas of Tolentine (3741 W. 62nd St,) kicked off its 2016/17 school year with a red carpet event. Teachers arrived in a stretch limo and joined students in walking the red carpet into the school. They received a blessing from the pastor before Jim Rigg, superintendent ran the ceremonial bell signaling the start of classes.
Kindergarten student Maya Jimenez uses her backpack for shade while waiting for the red-carpet festivities to begin.
Photo: Karen Callaway / Catholic New World