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

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

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