Back in spring, Brackman Middle School Principal Shannon Smith became a media sensation.

Like every other school district in the state, Barnegat had to quickly adjust to a virtual learning program. They literally had only days to set up this new system, uncharted territory for everybody.

Smith lightened the mood and, with help from staff, created a music video that parodied the theme song to the “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” and made it the “Fresh Principal of Barnegat.”

“Everybody was stressed out about the virtual learning, about we’re going to have to make it work,” Smith said at the time. “So I made something fun to show that we’re going to get through this.”

Well, she’s done it again. To mark the return of school, Smith put together a video, “Back Again,“ a take-off on “Big Bank” by Big Sean and Nicki Minaj. Like her first one, it made the rounds on the Philadelphia news stations and other media outlets. The video also features teachers and staff members, all wearing masks, dancing in the hallways and classrooms to the beat.

“Overall, I think we had a smooth reopening,” Smith said. “Again, we’ll have to adjust to some new routines, but like back in the spring, we’ll get through it.”

“One week into the 2020-21 school year, and I can honestly say I’ve never been prouder to be a Bengal,” wrote district Superintendent Brian Latwis in a letter to parents. “Seeing students, teachers and staff back in our schools is something that was sorely missed. Even though we are all wearing masks, I can still see the smiles on everyone’s faces.