They have all played a massive part in the lives of thousands and thousands of kids around the area over the years.
And in our latest gallery we throw the spotlight on schools across Ashfield and the people who bring them to life.
The pictures include community events, sporting moments and much much more.
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5. Morvern Park Primary School
Morvern Park Primary School's Zebra group who are taught by Miss Makings. Photo: Anne Shelley
6. Morvern Park Primary School
Morvern Park Primary School's Tiger group who were taught by Miss Machin in 2012 Photo: Anne Shelley
7. Royal British Legion poppy appeal
A past launch of the Royal British Legion poppy appeal at Kirkby War Memorial. Pictured are children from Kingsway Primary School and Coun Glenys Maxwell helped with the launch. Photo: Rachel Atkins
8. Sutton Community Academy
GCSE results day at Sutton Community Academy Photo: Rachel Atkins