First day of school at early childhood center Robert E. Lee Early Childhood Center teacher Brenda Daniel is shown in her classroom during the start of the 2025-2026 school year. Yubelis Williams escorts a student to class on the first day of the 2025-2026 school year at Robert E. Lee Early Childhood Center. Cindy Newell escorts a child to class on the first day of school at Robert E. Lee Early Childhood Center. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat There were many hugs when parents dropped their children off for the first day of classes at Robert E. Lee Early Childhood Center. Classes began Aug,. 18 at Robert E. Lee Early Childhood Center.
