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PHOTOS: Students head back to school for 2015 school year

Hayfield School Resource Officer Rudy Coffield says, "Have a nice school year. Go Hawks!" (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Hayfield School Resource Officer Rudy Coffield says, “Have a nice school year. Go Hawks!” (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Hayfield Secondary history teacher Ryan Mrowka says he's bringing more life into the classroom. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Hayfield Secondary history teacher Ryan Mrowka says he’s bringing more life into the classroom. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
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Some students with after-school activities worry they might end up leaving too late with the new schedule. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Nick Iannelli)
Some students with after-school activities worry they might end up leaving too late with the new schedule. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Nick Iannelli)
Students at Oakton High are enjoying the extra hour of sleep, but not looking forward to leaving later in the day. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Nick Iannelli)
Students at Oakton High are enjoying the extra hour of sleep, but not looking forward to leaving later in the day. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Nick Iannelli)
The start time at most Fairfax County high schools is about an hour later than it used to be. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Nick Iannelli)
The start time at most Fairfax County high schools is about an hour later than it used to be. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Nick Iannelli)
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Hayfield Secondary gets back to classes. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Hayfield Secondary gets back to classes. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Team spirit is on display as Hayfield gets back to classes. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Team spirit is on display as Hayfield gets back to classes. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Hayfield Secondary gets underway Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015. The golf, volleyball, field hockey and football teams are all playing this week. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Hayfield Secondary gets underway Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015. The golf, volleyball, field hockey and football teams are all playing this week. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
The first day of classes at the new Riverside High School. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
The first day of classes at the new Riverside High School. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Security and resource officer Porter and Deputy Garis at Riverside High School. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Security and resource officer Porter and Deputy Garis at Riverside High School. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
The band gets some love in the front office of the new Riverside High School. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
The band gets some love in the front office of the new Riverside High School. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/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. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Freshmen Carson Swank and Ryan Murray check out class schedules at Riverside high School. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/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. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/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. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
A mascot group shot at the new Riverside High School, in Loudoun County. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
A mascot group shot at the new Riverside High School, in Loudoun County. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
The Riverside high School Rams' new mascot and a new friend. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
The Riverside High School Rams’ new mascot and a new friend. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Alexa and Roman Ramirez take pictures of the welcome signs with their names on them, signed on the back by their parents. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Alexa and Roman Ramirez take pictures of the welcome signs with their names on them, signed on the back by their parents. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/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. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/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. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/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. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/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. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/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. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/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. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
The welcome signs, including inspirational messages and notes from parents, were 'like a yearbook that's come alive,' one vice principal says. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/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. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Riverside High School is the 44th new school to open in Loudoun County in 15 years. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Riverside High School is the 44th new school to open in Loudoun County in 15 years. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
School bus driver Cory Upchurch welcomes his riders back to school. (Photo: СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
School bus driver Cory Upchurch welcomes his riders back to school. (Photo: СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Steven Walker and Justin Daniel Lawson remind drivers to slow down as kids return to school. (Photo: СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/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: СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Mayor Muriel Bower's "Slow Down" campaign in full effect on the first day of school. (Photo: СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Mayor Muriel Bower’s “Slow Down” campaign in full effect on the first day of school. (Photo: СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
People participate in Mayor Muriel Bowser's "Slow Down" campaign as kids return for the first day of school. (Photo: СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
People participate in Mayor Muriel Bowser’s “Slow Down” campaign as kids return for the first day of school. (Photo: СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Elliot, Brandon, and Kiana Moore celebrate the first day of school. (Photo: СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Elliott, Brandon, and Kiana Moore celebrate the first day of school. (Photo: СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Students pose for c;lassic first-day-of-school photos. (Photo: СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Students pose for classic first-day-of-school photos. (Photo: СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Mayor Muriel Bowser welcomes kids back to school for the 2015-2016 academic year with her "Slow Down" campaign. (Photo: СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Mayor Muriel Bowser welcomes kids back to school for the 2015-2016 academic year with her “Slow Down” campaign. (Photo: СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Marcella and Alia are excited to be reunited for the first day of first grade. (Photo: СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Marcella and Alia are excited to be reunited for the first day of first grade. (Photo: СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
The Chada family of Southeast D.C. are ready for the first day of a new school year. (Photo: СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
The Chada family of Southeast D.C. are ready for the first day of a new school year. (Photo: СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
JoAnn Hill welcomes River Adams to Brent Elementary for the first day of school. (Photo: СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
JoAnn Hill welcomes River Adams to Brent Elementary for the first day of school. (Photo: СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
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Hayfield School Resource Officer Rudy Coffield says, "Have a nice school year. Go Hawks!" (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Hayfield Secondary history teacher Ryan Mrowka says he's bringing more life into the classroom. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Some students with after-school activities worry they might end up leaving too late with the new schedule. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Nick Iannelli)
Students at Oakton High are enjoying the extra hour of sleep, but not looking forward to leaving later in the day. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Nick Iannelli)
The start time at most Fairfax County high schools is about an hour later than it used to be. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Nick Iannelli)
Hayfield Secondary gets back to classes. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Team spirit is on display as Hayfield gets back to classes. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Hayfield Secondary gets underway Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015. The golf, volleyball, field hockey and football teams are all playing this week. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
The first day of classes at the new Riverside High School. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Security and resource officer Porter and Deputy Garis at Riverside High School. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
The band gets some love in the front office of the new Riverside High School. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/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. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/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. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
A mascot group shot at the new Riverside High School, in Loudoun County. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
The Riverside high School Rams' new mascot and a new friend. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Alexa and Roman Ramirez take pictures of the welcome signs with their names on them, signed on the back by their parents. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/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. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/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. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/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. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
The welcome signs, including inspirational messages and notes from parents, were 'like a yearbook that's come alive,' one vice principal says. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Riverside High School is the 44th new school to open in Loudoun County in 15 years. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
School bus driver Cory Upchurch welcomes his riders back to school. (Photo: СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Steven Walker and Justin Daniel Lawson remind drivers to slow down as kids return to school. (Photo: СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Mayor Muriel Bower's "Slow Down" campaign in full effect on the first day of school. (Photo: СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
People participate in Mayor Muriel Bowser's "Slow Down" campaign as kids return for the first day of school. (Photo: СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Elliot, Brandon, and Kiana Moore celebrate the first day of school. (Photo: СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Students pose for c;lassic first-day-of-school photos. (Photo: СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Mayor Muriel Bowser welcomes kids back to school for the 2015-2016 academic year with her "Slow Down" campaign. (Photo: СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Marcella and Alia are excited to be reunited for the first day of first grade. (Photo: СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
The Chada family of Southeast D.C. are ready for the first day of a new school year. (Photo: СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
JoAnn Hill welcomes River Adams to Brent Elementary for the first day of school. (Photo: СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)

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

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