Above: Towamensing Elementary student Wyatt Kadingo shakes the hand of Matt Machalik, starting quarterback and safety for Palmerton Area High School's varsity football team, after exiting the bus Friday morning. Members of Palmerton's team greeted Towamensing students as they arrived to school and encouraged them to have a great day as homecoming week activities draw to a close in the district.

Left: Alexander Kepier, Palmerton football wide receiver and defensive back, opens the car door for Towamensing Elementary sixth grader Lorah Marks during student drop off Friday morning. Palmerton football players welcomed all Towamensing students as they arrived to school, giving them positive messages to start their day. JARRAD HEDES/TIMES NEWS