BRES WELCOMES KIDS BACK FOR 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR

Shown on the first day of school at Blue Ridge Elementary School Friday, July 30, are, clockwise, first grader Peyton Neal, her mother Whitney Neal, and little sister Harper Neal.

Kindergartener Ibrahim Khen pauses for a picture on the first day of school at Blue Ridge Elementary School Friday, July 30.

Shown being dropped off at the first day of school at Blue Ridge Elementary School Friday, July 30, are, clockwise, kindergartener Maclee Dillard, his sister fifth grader Keira Dillard, and parents Brett and Katie Dillard.

Stopping to pose for a picture on the first day of school at Blue Ridge Elementary School Friday, July 30, are, from left, second grader Tucker Mathews, his mother Beth Mathews, and younger brother Parker Mathews.

First grader Lainey Rhyne along with her parents Melissa and Richard Rhyne stop to pose for a picture on the first day of school at Blue Ridge Elementary School Friday, July 30.