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Sixth-grader Hank Stark opens his locker at Garrett Junior High School for the first time at a back-to-school event Friday.

Kristin and Terry Stevens see their son, Cruz, off for the first day of school Monday. Cruz is a fourth-grader at King Elementary School.

First-grader Leida Andrews, left, lines up for class on the first day of school Monday at Mitchell Elementary School. Her mother, Brandi, center, also was there with Leida’s sister Lucy.

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Freshmen line up in Boulder City High School’x gymnasium on Monday for their orientation on the first day of school.

By Celia Shortt Goodyear

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