It’s that time of the year again! Back-to-school season has descended, letting us know that summer is winding down and it’s time for our littlest learners to head back to the classroom. Everyone is preparing, including the stars. Many have already started packing bags, buying uniforms and helping their children move into dorm rooms. It’s been an emotional moment for many, whether they’re dropping their kids off for the first day of kindergarten or for their first semester of college. Take a look at this growing list of kiddos heading back to school, as well as how their popular parentals are feeling about it.
Brando Fuqua
The son of the gorgeous Lela Rochon and husband Antoine Fuqua started his freshman year at Temple University in Philadelphia. His mom was “so proud” of him, letting him know that “you grew up too fast.”
True Thompson
The daughter of Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson is a kindergartner! The cutie was sent off in style with plenty of balloons and celebration by her mom who admitted, “for anyone wondering, no I’m not ok!”
Prince Thompson
Speaking of Tristan Thompson, his first child, son Prince, started first grade in late August and looked excited to do so alongside his stylish mom, Jordan Craig.
Ella-Loren James
As Ella’s mom, actress Tika Sumpter, sent her on her way to school, the star (who keeps her daughter’s face hidden) spoke about the reality that back-to-school season can be emotional for parents like herself. “
Lael Saint John
The daughter of businesswoman and marketing exec Bozoma Saint John said hello to high school. On the way there, she and her mom had the cutest aux session where the young’n showed her knowledge of ’90s hip-hop.
Violet Nash
The daughter of Christina Milian and ex Terius Gesteelde-Diamant (formerly Nash) started her first day of school — in Paris! The 13-year-old is learning abroad as her mom and her mom’s partner, French pop star Matt Pokora, raise their family (including two young sons Isaiah and Kenna) in the city. “It’s time for a new adventure in Paris!” Milian wrote. “Violet’s super stoked to start middle school in Paris. Just attended opening day and she’s already made friends. I’m excited for her.”
Carter and Isaiah Barnes
The twin sons of former NBA star and podcaster Matt Barnes started high school while their father tried to figure out where the time went. Seriously though, it feels like just yesterday that their mom, Gloria Govan was showing them as babies on Basketball Wives.
Zuri James
The beautiful daughter of LeBron and Savannah James started third grade recently. She was all smiles with her hair in loose curls and perhaps, the cutest backpack we’ve seen (made by JumpFromPaper ).
Bonnie Bella Jordan
The daughter of Joseline Hernandez and Stevie J started her first day of first grade recently, decked out in a super cute uniform and pink accessories. The cutie posed for pictures before heading to class.
Hunter Zoelle James
The daughter of Zonnique Pullins and her partner Israel James headed to daycare, possibly for her very first day in general, as her mom admitted she was emotional about it. “2 going on 5” Pulllins wrote. “brb something’s in my eye.”
Heaven, Harmony and Halo Epps
Rapper 2 Chainz’s kids headed back to class in their uniforms. Too cool for school like their dad, they struck poses in place of smiling for mom Kesha’s picture.
Future Wilburn and Sienna Wilson
Ciara’s oldest kiddos, Future and Sienna, were all smiles as they headed back to school.
Heaven Hart
Heaven Hart moved into her dorm at Loyola Marymount University and we, like Heaven’s famous dad Kevin Hart, are wondering where the time went. “I’m not crying your crying…. So proud of my daughter….I can’t even say little girl anymore because you have blossomed into the most amazing young woman ever!!!!!” he wrote. “God knows I am beyond proud of you and that I love you with my all. Fly Heav Fly….The world is yours!!!!! My baby girl is off to college…. I cried in the car!!!!”
Sophia Strahan
One of Michael Strahan’s twin daughters, Sophia, started her first day away at college at Duke in Durham, North Carolina. “Can’t believe how time has flown by and I’m so proud of her. I know she’s going to crush college life!!”
Alaura Kimes
The youngest child of Married to Medicine stars (and doctors) Damon and Heavenly Kimes moved into her new digs at FAMU, which her mom is an alumnus of. Heavenly may have been the most excited of everyone in the family as she wore vintage FAMU attire for the big day.
Reign Rushing
Reign, daughter to Toya Johnson and Robert “Red” Rushing, just started kindergarten. Her mom got a little emotional about it saying, “I’m not ok guys. She’s growing up on me.”
Ace and Blaze Tucker
Kandi and Todd Tucker’s youngest children started their first day of school with a photo shoot. Is Blaze not Kandi’s twin!?
Grace Bryant
Grace, daughter of Real Housewives of Potomac star Gizelle Bryant and ex-husband, pastor Jamal Bryant, graduated from high school this summer and quickly turned around and started her collegiate studies. The beauty is enjoying her freshman year at Florida A&M.
Sophie Kodjoe
Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker’s oldest child, daughter Sophie, is officially a Bison at Howard University. She seems to be settling in nicely on the campus, including Howard’s famed Yard.
Christopher Spencer
Joining Sophie at Howard is Christopher Spencer (far left in that first slide), son of writer, director and producer Chris Spencer (remember him from The Jamie Foxx Show and Vibe?) The Spencers connected with Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker as their kids officially started school in D.C. But this is nothing new for the families. Chris and Boris are close, so their kids are too. “These two have known each other since they were infants,” he wrote. “We parents are so proud that these two will continue to forge ahead with your love and friendship for each other. Sophie and Christopher. We love you.”
Marley, Michael and Maverick Sterling
Eva Marcille’s babies are growing up fast with their golden brown hair. She photographed them getting ready for their first day and heading to school.
Parker Whitfield
The daughter of Dondre Whitfield and Salli Richardson-Whitfield has officially become a Spelman woman, with her famous parents dropping her off in Atlanta. Her dad shared transparently that doing so was “both a celebration and a mourning.”
PJ Rose
Derrick Rose and former partner Mieka Reese celebrated their son, PJ, starting fifth grade. The NBA star’s fiancée, Alaina Anderson, and their two kids, Layla and London, were there to support in the shirt’s for PJ’s school.
Yosohn Wright
Yosohn, the son of Instagram personality and entrepreneur Ari Fletcher and rapper G Herbo enjoyed his very first day of school with support from both parents, and most importantly, his Ninja Turtles backpack in tow.
D’Lila and Jessie Combs & Sophia Pippen
The Combs twins are back to school at Sierra Canyon in Chatsworth, Calif., and with that, they’re back to cheerleading duties. They joined with fellow celebrity kid and Sierra Canyon cheerleader, Sophia Pippen (as in, Scottie and Larsa’s daughter, who seems to be a freshman) for a cute video as they picked up their pom-poms.