What a blessing to this little ole town that we call home! Check out these pictures from the ribbon cutting ceremony at the brand-spanking NEW North Baltimore Middle/High School. Located at 2012 Tiger Drive, the school is all set to go when the students arrive on Wednesday for the first day of classes.

When I think back to all the hours that have been spent in trying to make this day happen, by countless individuals who have volunteered their efforts, I am overwhelmed with emotion. I am so proud to call NB my home. It's people are kind-hearted and caring. It's school teachers and administrators are dedicated beyond measure.

Be sure to mark your calendar for the official Dedication ceremony on Sunday, September 16, 2012 at 2:00 pm.

Photos by Scott Ferguson

A Crowd begins to form

Supt. Marlene North and the Board of Education welcome everyone

Scoutmaster Shawn Benjamin and Boy Scouts from Troop 315 raise the American flag for the first time above the new school

Long may it wave at 2012 Tiger Drive

Principal Dr. Bob Falkenstein speaks to the crowd about what you'll see inside

The moment we've all been waiting for...

All Smiles-It's Official as Board President Tami Thomas completes the cutting of the ceremonial ribbon

Mr. Ben Pack leads the band in the school Fight Song, as Allison Beaupry twirls

Our "auditeria" - where students meet to socialize over lunch, and where performances are staged

For learning Life Skills

NBHS Secretary Mrs. Paula Beaupry explains the school's video monitoring system, where she is able to see what is going on at all times through a bank of screens

The crowd could come and go as they were able after the ribbon cutting, until 8:00pm. I saw many people who grew up here, used to teach here, work here, and of course, many of us who still call NB our home. Great Crowd! Great Night for all of NB!