Photos: K-8 students return to school Monday morning in Vail
Some students were nervous, most were excited to return to school at Acacia Elementary School in Vail on July 17, 2023. According to Darcy Mentone, director of communications for Vail School District, sixteen kindergarten through eighth grade schools welcomed back approximately 10,000 students Monday morning. High schoolers start on Friday.
First day of school - Vail, 2023
Kindergartener Christian Kim holds his parents’ hands while waiting to start the first day of school at Acacia Elementary School, 12955 E Colossal Cave Rd in Vail on July 17, 2023.
First day of school - Vail, 2023
Parents and students walk the red carpet during the first day of school at Acacia Elementary School on July 17, 2023.
First day of school - Vail, 2023
Pomona Rosas receives extra love from her father, Daniel, on her first day of kindergarten at Acacia Elementary School in Vail on July 17, 2023.
First day of school - Vail, 2023
Bella Sorensen, right, talks with her dad, Levi Klingansmith as her mother escorts her sister into class during the first day of school at Acacia Elementary School on July 17, 2023.
First day of school - Vail, 2023
Diep Le, right, takes a photo of her daughter, Clifta Chow, who started kindergarten, as Le’s other daughter, Avanka Chow watches during the first day of school at Acacia Elementary School on July 17, 2023.
First day of school - Vail, 2023
Alexandra Bustillos, right, walks her son, Alexandro, to his first grade classroom during the first day of school at Acacia Elementary School July 17, 2023.
First day of school - Vail, 2023
Parents and students walk the red carpet during the first day of school at Acacia Elementary School on July 17, 2023.
First day of school - Vail, 2023
Emmanuel Languren looks at his mom, Danali, as she says goodbye to him during the first day of school at Acacia Elementary School on July 17, 2023.
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