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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9. Sutton Community Academy
Students from Sutton Community Academy with their robotics project in 2018. Photo: Submitted
10. Poppy appeal
Pupils from Kingsway Primary School join members of the Royal British Legion, appeal organiser Sue Evans and Councillor David Griffiths in 2016. Photo: Submitted
11. Kirkby College Prom
Kirkby College Prom at The Derbyshire Hotel in 2012. Left to right; Lauren Hodds, Shannon Whetton and Stephanie Water House Photo: Roger Grayson
12. Year 7 pupils from Kirkby College
Year 7 pupils from Kirkby College pictured with Coun. John Knight, leader of Ashfield District Council and Jo Carroll, in their school library which is to benefit from laptop computers. The picture was taken in 2013. Photo: Anne Shelley