BRES holds fifth grade drive-thru parade

Blue Ridge Elementary School Art/Music/Drama Teacher Nancy Watkins, left, and Pre-K Teacher Sarah Adams congratulate fifth graders during the school’s Fifth Grade Drive-Thru Parade Tuesday, May 19.

Blue Ridge Elementary School Media Specialist Ben Parker encourages fifth grade graduates to keep reading during the school’s Fifth Grade Drive-Thru Parade Tuesday, May 19.

Blue Ridge Elementary School Student Information Specialist Lisa Jackson and School Resource Officer Jim Burrell celebrate the fifth graders’ transition to middle school during the school’s Fifth Grade Drive-Thru Parade Tuesday, May 19.

Blue Ridge Elementary School (BRES) Principal Dr. April Hodges congratulates fifth graders for their completion of their final school year at BRES during the school’s Fifth Grade Drive-Thru Parade Tuesday, May 19.

Blue Ridge Elementary School (BRES) Paraprofessionals Jill Pierce, left, and Crystal Walden remind their fifth grade students that while their final year at BRES has come to an end, they have a new beginning as they start middle school in the Fall.

Blue Ridge Elementary School Counselor Trista Ragsdale waves to fifth grade students as they drive through the parent pick-up section at the school.

Blue Ridge Elementary School Assistant Principal Gini Tipton smiles as fifth grade students parade through the school during school’s Fifth Grade Drive-Thru Parade Tuesday, May 19.