It's the first day of school at Degrassi Community School, and eighth-grader Ashley already has her sights set on becoming the school's newest student council president. Her seemingly sure win is soon threatened when her stepbrother, Toby, becomes frustrated by her unchallenged status and convinces his friend J.T. to run against her. Meanwhile, Emma and Manny deal with eighth-grader Spinner's bullying. Note: This episode marks the first appearances of Sarah Barrable-Tishauer, Lauren Collins, Aubrey Graham, and Shane Kippel as Liberty Van Zandt, Paige Michalchuk, Jimmy Brooks, and Spinner Mason.