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Gallery: Students return to Irene Reither Elementary

Second grade teacher Jordan Wolcott asks students to raise their hands if they're feeling excited on Thursday, Aug. 29, the first day of school for Irene Reither Elementary School. Wolcott began the day with a circle and checked in to see how his students felt about the new year.
Second grade teacher Jordan Wolcott asks students to raise their hands if they're feeling excited on Thursday, Aug. 29, the first day of school for Irene Reither Elementary School. Wolcott began the day with a circle and checked in to see how his students felt about the new year. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
Third grader Isabella, left, and first grader Aria Anderson depart the school bus.
Third grader Isabella, left, and first grader Aria Anderson depart the school bus. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
Paraeducator Jaclyn De La Garza and PE teacher Elliott Brubaker hang a banner welcoming back students for the new school year.
Paraeducator Jaclyn De La Garza and PE teacher Elliott Brubaker hang a banner welcoming back students for the new school year. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
Principal Tyler Dockins leads a countdown to the first day of school, releasing a flood of students onto campus.
Principal Tyler Dockins leads a countdown to the first day of school, releasing a flood of students onto campus. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
Solasiana Aum colors on her first day in Lisa Goering's first grade class.
Solasiana Aum colors on her first day in Lisa Goering's first grade class. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
Kindergarten teacher Sierra Wasley hugs second grader Eva May after spotting her in the hallway.
Kindergarten teacher Sierra Wasley hugs second grader Eva May after spotting her in the hallway. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
From left, Mia Pederson, Brooklynn Bryan, Owen Bryan and Olivia Pederson have their picture taken outside of their elementary school.
From left, Mia Pederson, Brooklynn Bryan, Owen Bryan and Olivia Pederson have their picture taken outside of their elementary school. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
First grader Jai Randhawa writes his name after finding a seat in Scout Cohen-Pope's classroom.
First grader Jai Randhawa writes his name after finding a seat in Scout Cohen-Pope's classroom. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
Students settle into Angel Lammie's class.
Students settle into Angel Lammie's class. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
Fourth grader Brooklyn, left, and third grader Lillian Pavone chow down on doughnuts, provided by Irene Reither Elementary's Parent Teacher Association.
Fourth grader Brooklyn, left, and third grader Lillian Pavone chow down on doughnuts, provided by Irene Reither Elementary's Parent Teacher Association. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
Principal Tyler Dockins high-fives fifth grader Wilkin Lopez Toledo as students enter the building.
Principal Tyler Dockins high-fives fifth grader Wilkin Lopez Toledo as students enter the building. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

First to fifth grade students once again flooded the halls of Irene Reither Elementary School on Thursday, Aug. 29 for the first day of school. Students of Meridian School District and all other districts in Whatcom County returned to classrooms this week to kick off the new school year.

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