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PHOTOS: Students head back to school for 2015 school year

11th grader @skybuzzell gets love fr Fernanda & Isabel @HayfieldSecondary #WTOP pic.twitter.com/VKN9Zlz5Zk
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) September 8, 2015

Hayfield School Resource Officer Rudy Coffield says, "Have a nice school year. Go Hawks!" (WTOP/Kristi King) — Hayfield School Resource Officer Rudy Coffield says, “Have a nice school year. Go Hawks!” (WTOP/Kristi King)

Hayfield Secondary history teacher Ryan Mrowka says he's bringing more life into the classroom. (WTOP/Kristi King) — Hayfield Secondary history teacher Ryan Mrowka says he’s bringing more life into the classroom. (WTOP/Kristi King)

Pink and Red on 8th grade @h_ibki and Senior Samantha Williams @HayfieldSecondary #WTOP pic.twitter.com/SEFx80WHui
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) September 8, 2015

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Looking for his classes @ladieslovemarlz Whose mom sz: We're gonna discuss that Twitter Handle! #WTOP pic.twitter.com/LKIBgs4fZy
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) September 8, 2015

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Seniors: @nshrestha47 @kevanknizner @curlyycarly Kevan in purple "because it was clean" #WTOP pic.twitter.com/KDPYPIGjM7
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) September 8, 2015

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Some students with after-school activities worry they might end up leaving too late with the new schedule. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli)

Students at Oakton High are enjoying the extra hour of sleep, but not looking forward to leaving later in the day. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli)

The start time at most Fairfax County high schools is about an hour later than it used to be. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli)

Tenth graders getting ready to start their day @HayfieldSecondary #WTOP pic.twitter.com/gCOoAzlGYS
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) September 8, 2015

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Hayfield Secondary gets back to classes. (WTOP/Kristi King)

Team spirit is on display as Hayfield gets back to classes. (WTOP/Kristi King)

Hayfield Secondary gets underway Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015. The golf, volleyball, field hockey and football teams are all playing this week. (WTOP/Kristi King)

The first day of classes at the new Riverside High School. (WTOP/Kristi King)

Security and resource officer Porter and Deputy Garis at Riverside High School. (WTOP/Kristi King)

The band gets some love in the front office of the new Riverside High School. (WTOP/Kristi King)

"Magruder Colonels!" (Courtesy of Ivette Sherman) — “Magruder Colonels!” (Courtesy of Ivette Sherman)

"First day of school." (Courtesy of Larry Johnson) — “First day of school.” (Courtesy of Larry Johnson)

Freshmen Carson Swank and Ryan Murray check out class schedules at Riverside high School. (WTOP/Kristi King)

Freshmen Haily and Tate get a greeting from the mascot as they arrive for the first day of classes at the new Riverside High School. (WTOP/Kristi King)

A mascot group shot at the new Riverside High School, in Loudoun County. (WTOP/Kristi King)

The Riverside high School Rams' new mascot and a new friend. (WTOP/Kristi King) — The Riverside High School Rams’ new mascot and a new friend. (WTOP/Kristi King)

Alexa and Roman Ramirez take pictures of the welcome signs with their names on them, signed on the back by their parents. (WTOP/Kristi King)

Isaiah Hattix arrived at the first day of school on wheels. The new Loudoun County policy making midterms and finals optional "will help kids relax," he says. (WTOP/Kristi King) — Isaiah Hattix arrived at the first day of school on wheels. The new Loudoun County policy making midterms and finals optional “will help kids relax,” he says. (WTOP/Kristi King)

The welcome signs, including inspirational messages and notes from parents, at the new Riverside High School were 'like a yearbook that's come alive,' one vice principal says. (WTOP/Kristi King) — The welcome signs, including inspirational messages and notes from parents, at the new Riverside High School were ‘like a yearbook that’s come alive,’ one vice principal says. (WTOP/Kristi King)

The welcome signs, including inspirational messages and notes from parents, at the new Riverside High School were 'like a yearbook that's come alive,' one vice principal says. (WTOP/Kristi King) — The welcome signs, including inspirational messages and notes from parents, at the new Riverside High School were ‘like a yearbook that’s come alive,’ one vice principal says. (WTOP/Kristi King)

The welcome signs, including inspirational messages and notes from parents, were 'like a yearbook that's come alive,' one vice principal says. (WTOP/Kristi King) — The welcome signs, including inspirational messages and notes from parents, at the new Riverside High School were ‘like a yearbook that’s come alive,’ one vice principal says. (WTOP/Kristi King)

Riverside High School is the 44th new school to open in Loudoun County in 15 years. (WTOP/Kristi King)

School bus driver Cory Upchurch welcomes his riders back to school. (Photo: WTOP/Kristi King)

Steven Walker and Justin Daniel Lawson remind drivers to slow down as kids return to school. (Photo: WTOP/Kristi King) — Steven Walker and Justin Daniel Lawson remind drivers to slow down as part of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s “Slow Down” campaign while kids return to school. (Photo: WTOP/Kristi King)

Mayor Muriel Bower's "Slow Down" campaign in full effect on the first day of school. (Photo: WTOP/Kristi King) — Mayor Muriel Bower’s “Slow Down” campaign in full effect on the first day of school. (Photo: WTOP/Kristi King)

People participate in Mayor Muriel Bowser's "Slow Down" campaign as kids return for the first day of school. (Photo: WTOP/Kristi King) — People participate in Mayor Muriel Bowser’s “Slow Down” campaign as kids return for the first day of school. (Photo: WTOP/Kristi King)

Elliot, Brandon, and Kiana Moore celebrate the first day of school. (Photo: WTOP/Kristi King) — Elliott, Brandon, and Kiana Moore celebrate the first day of school. (Photo: WTOP/Kristi King)

Students pose for c;lassic first-day-of-school photos. (Photo: WTOP/Kristi King) — Students pose for classic first-day-of-school photos. (Photo: WTOP/Kristi King)

Mayor Muriel Bowser welcomes kids back to school for the 2015-2016 academic year with her "Slow Down" campaign. (Photo: WTOP/Kristi King) — Mayor Muriel Bowser welcomes kids back to school for the 2015-2016 academic year with her “Slow Down” campaign. (Photo: WTOP/Kristi King)

Marcella and Alia are excited to be reunited for the first day of first grade. (Photo: WTOP/Kristi King)

The Chada family of Southeast D.C. are ready for the first day of a new school year. (Photo: WTOP/Kristi King)

JoAnn Hill welcomes River Adams to Brent Elementary for the first day of school. (Photo: WTOP/Kristi King)

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Hayfield School Resource Officer Rudy Coffield says, "Have a nice school year. Go Hawks!" (WTOP/Kristi King)

Hayfield Secondary history teacher Ryan Mrowka says he's bringing more life into the classroom. (WTOP/Kristi King)

Some students with after-school activities worry they might end up leaving too late with the new schedule. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli)

Students at Oakton High are enjoying the extra hour of sleep, but not looking forward to leaving later in the day. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli)

The start time at most Fairfax County high schools is about an hour later than it used to be. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli)

Hayfield Secondary gets back to classes. (WTOP/Kristi King)

Team spirit is on display as Hayfield gets back to classes. (WTOP/Kristi King)

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