Kids are back in school Students at Bryan County Elementary School enjoy lunch on their first day of the new school year Monday. New principal Julie Gannam said the day went great. - photo by Jeff Whitte Bryan County's students got back into the swing of things Monday with the first day of the 2013-14 school year. In all, more than 8,000 students began the 2013-2014 year at nine schools around the county. Sign up for our E-Newsletters