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PHOTOS: Students head back to school for 2015 school year

WTOP Staff

August 24, 2015, 6:50 PM

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)
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)
WTOP/Kristi King
(WTOP/Kristi King)
(WTOP/Kristi King)
(WTOP/Kristi King)
Some students with after-school activities worry they might end up leaving too late with the new schedule. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli)
Some students with after-school activities worry they might end up leaving too late with the new schedule. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli)
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)
Students at Oakton High are enjoying the extra hour of sleep, but not looking forward to leaving later in the day. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli)
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)
The start time at most Fairfax County high schools is about an hour later than it used to be. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli)
WTOP/Nick Iannelli
(WTOP/Nick Iannelli)
Hayfield Secondary gets back to classes. (WTOP/Kristi King)
Hayfield Secondary gets back to classes. (WTOP/Kristi King)
WTOP/Kristi King
Team spirit is on display as Hayfield gets back to classes. (WTOP/Kristi King)
Team spirit is on display as Hayfield gets back to classes. (WTOP/Kristi King)
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)
Hayfield Secondary gets underway Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015. The golf, volleyball, field hockey and football teams are all playing this week. (WTOP/Kristi King)
WTOP/Kristi King
The first day of classes at the new Riverside High School. (WTOP/Kristi King)
The first day of classes at the new Riverside High School. (WTOP/Kristi King)
WTOP/Kristi King
Security and resource officer Porter and Deputy Garis at Riverside High School. (WTOP/Kristi King)
Security and resource officer Porter and Deputy Garis at Riverside High School. (WTOP/Kristi King)
WTOP/Kristi King
The band gets some love in the front office of the new Riverside High School. (WTOP/Kristi King)
The band gets some love in the front office of the new Riverside High School. (WTOP/Kristi King)
WTOP/Kristi King
"Magruder Colonels!" (Courtesy of Ivette Sherman)
“Magruder Colonels!” (Courtesy of Ivette Sherman)
Courtesy of Ivette Sherman
"First day of school." (Courtesy of Larry Johnson)
“First day of school.” (Courtesy of Larry Johnson)
Courtesy of Larry Johnson
Freshmen Carson Swank and Ryan Murray check out class schedules at Riverside high School. (WTOP/Kristi King)
Freshmen Carson Swank and Ryan Murray check out class schedules at Riverside high School. (WTOP/Kristi King)
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)
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)
WTOP/Kristi King
A mascot group shot at the new Riverside High School, in Loudoun County. (WTOP/Kristi King)
A mascot group shot at the new Riverside High School, in Loudoun County. (WTOP/Kristi King)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
WTOP/Kristi King
Riverside High School is the 44th new school to open in Loudoun County in 15 years. (WTOP/Kristi King)
Riverside High School is the 44th new school to open in Loudoun County in 15 years. (WTOP/Kristi King)
WTOP/Kristi King
School bus driver Cory Upchurch welcomes his riders back to school. (Photo: WTOP/Kristi King)
School bus driver Cory Upchurch welcomes his riders back to school. (Photo: WTOP/Kristi King)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Photo: WTOP/Kristi King
Marcella and Alia are excited to be reunited for the first day of first grade. (Photo: WTOP/Kristi King)
Marcella and Alia are excited to be reunited for the first day of first grade. (Photo: WTOP/Kristi King)
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)
The Chada family of Southeast D.C. are ready for the first day of a new school year. (Photo: WTOP/Kristi King)
Photo: WTOP/Kristi King
JoAnn Hill welcomes River Adams to Brent Elementary for the first day of school. (Photo: WTOP/Kristi King)
JoAnn Hill welcomes River Adams to Brent Elementary for the first day of school. (Photo: WTOP/Kristi King)
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)
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)
"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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Elliot, 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)
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)

WASHINGTON — Parents and students alike are gearing up for the 2015-2016 school year across the area.

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