PLAINFIELD, Ind. (WISH) — Plainfield Community Schools students returned to classrooms Wednesday to start a school year focused on new career pathways for the district’s youngest students.

Superintendent Andy Allen joined the “Daybreak” program for the “Morning Bell” series Friday morning at the WISH-TV studio. He reported a successful opening for the district and said transportation and classroom activities began without issues.

Students and staff spent the first week of school getting back into routines. “Our mission statement is bringing joy to learning,” Allen said. “That’s not just for our kids, that’s for...