Lakeview Academy students returned to the Gainesville school Tuesday with bells ringing in their ears. The day started with John Kennedy, head of school, ringing the hand-held “Captain’s Bell” at the convocation in gymnasium, and later students ushering in the 2017-18 year at the school’s iconic Bell Tower. The convocation was a gathering of faculty and students hearing speakers, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and singing the national anthem.