She's the First Scholars Joy N., Susan N., and Robinah N. play on the playground.

Qwerina and Rachael ponder what to write next during a meeting with their She’s the First mentor.

A first-grader learns new vocabulary.

Christine N. works on a math problem in her fourth-grade classroom.

A bookshelf in the library is full of Dr. Seuss books in celebration of his birthday.

Christine M., Winnie, Rose N. and Asha N. walk to school.

Rose, Joyce Pamela, Salama, and Robinah walk to school with their book bags and gum boots - the mud on the mountainside is so slippery during rainy season!

The walk up to school from town slopes up toward Mount Elgon.

Christine and Winnie walk to the weekly market.

Dorcas raises her hand to answer her teacher's question during her P6 class.

Rose raises her hand to answer her teacher's question during her P6 class.

Joan smiles during morning assembly.

Aisha stretches during morning assembly.

Peace, Asha, and Christine laugh and play during a practice for field day.

Joan leads the pack during a field day practice - she competes for her school in track and netball.

Arlington students get creative when it comes to recess: they use dried palm fronds tied together as jump ropes.

Students compete in a practice a jump roping race during a field day practice.

Mercy K. has won numerous medals for running. She's the fastest in her school!

Aisha loves to compete - from winning her heat in a foot race to dominating the netball court!

Amina (in uniform, center) plays "Cinderella Dressed in Yellow.”

Students play a game in a circle outside during recess.

Qwerina (red sweater, center) and Joyce (red shirt, right) fight for the ball during a netball game at recess. These younger students will soon get to join the official team and play against other schools.