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Share your 2026 back-to-school photos - KCBD
KCBD just dropped a call for all your 2026 back-to-school photos, asking families from Wolfforth to Monterey to share their first-day snaps.
KCBD's Natalie Reyna also spoke with Lubbock ISD officials this week, getting details on the upcoming academic year. They are collecting photos from every campus, from small private schools near Quaker Avenue to the sprawling university, allowing neighbors to see each other's kids growing up.
For parents, this offers a prime opportunity to see their children featured on local television, celebrating a significant new academic chapter. It also creates a collective visual record of Lubbocks young people. This captures their excitement for learning and growth. This also provides a direct, community-sourced glimpse into the start of the school year across different neighborhoods and age groups. Last year, the station reportedly showcased nearly a thousand individual student photos.
Common questions
What kind of back-to-school photos is KCBD requesting?
- KCBD is asking for 2026 back-to-school photos from all grade levels and types of schools in the Lubbock area. This includes pictures of kindergarteners from places like Legacy Elementary up to college students moving into Texas Tech dorms.
Why is KCBD collecting back-to-school photos in Lubbock?
- KCBD collects these photos annually to mark the unofficial end of summer for South Plains families. It signals the shift from summer activities to the academic year and allows neighbors in Lubbock to see local kids growing up.
Who from KCBD spoke with Lubbock ISD officials?
- KCBD's Natalie Reyna spoke with Lubbock ISD officials this week regarding the upcoming academic year. She is involved in collecting photos from various campuses across the area for the annual back-to-school tradition.
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