Western Mass. students excited to take on new school year

The new school year is approaching for many students across Western Massachusetts. And 22 News reporter Aretta Odia spoke with local students and parents to see how they're feeling ahead of the new year. >> I'm feeling good to go back to school. >> Many mixed emotions with back to school just days away. >> Feeling ready hopefully like every no drama, no nothing. Like good positive attitude, energy, everything. >> From a vacation mindset back to classroom learning. For some, it's going to be an adjustment. >> I'm a little nervous for back to school. >> While Gianna is nervous, for her, a big help with easing back into school has been playing sports at Chipe High. >> It's really inclusive. So, overall cheer and track together. Like, I just make so many new friendships. It's really helpful. >> In addition to extracurriculars, experts say to learn actively by asking questions in class and to build time management skills. For parents, developing a morning and night routine, creating a study area in the house and meeting your child's teachers can help reduce anxiety for back to school season. This motheraughter duo are ready to take on one last high school year, but are also nervous for the unknown. >> I've always wanted to go into some sort of arts and I've always had like difficulty being like, do I want to do this? Do I want to do this? If originally I wanted to be a costume designer, >> back to school shopping, supplies, you know, just career, where are you planning on going? just making sure she has all the resources she needs. It's scary because, you know, she's going to be an adult. You know, she's moving on, but can't stop them, you know. >> Several local districts, including Springfield, Holy Oak, and Wear public schools, students in grades 1 through 12 start back on Monday. And one student I spoke to said it very well. Take it all one day at a time. working for you. Arata Odia, 22 News.