Photos: First day of school at Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School and Vail schools
About 10,200 elementary school students returned to the Vail Unified School District on Monday for the 2022 school year. Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School was one of the 15 schools in the district that welcomed students back. Teachers and administrators rolled out a red carpet and cheered students on as they walked onto campus.
First Day of School at Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School
After comforting his son, Josh Gamboa carries Jace into his kindergarten class on the first day of school at Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School, 10170 S White Lightning Lane in Vail, Ariz. on July 18, 2022.
First Day of School at Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School
Kate Robold, far right, principal, welcomes students back as they walk the red carpet on the first day of school at Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School on July 18, 2022.
First Day of School at Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School
Sue Kehl, a teacher assistant, greets students on the first day of school at Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School on July 18, 2022.
First Day of School at Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School
Layla Tzoras takes a selfie with her son, Jagger, on the first day of school at Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School on July 18, 2022.
First Day of School at Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School
After some play time, students and their parents walk to the classrooms to start the first day of school at Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School on July 18, 2022.
First Day of School at Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School
Teachers and administrators cheer students on as they walk the red carpet on the first day of school at Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School on July 18, 2022.
First Day of School at Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School
Jaxon Schlafke, 5, is all smiles as he walks the red carpet on the first day of school at Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School on July 18, 2022.
First Day of School at Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School
After some play time, students and their parents walk to the classrooms to start the first day of school at Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School on July 18, 2022.
Mamta Popat
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