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First Day of School in Banning Unified

Sensational start for Banning Students

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Crime Scene Investigation teacher Christy Biancullo stresses the need for thoroughness with students Christian Martin and Callie Lawetski during the first day of class at Banning High School. (Photo by Casen Ruiz Photography)
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Christian Martin (left), Daniel Siva, Callie Lawetski, and Jacqueline Garcia find a clue in their Crime Scene Investigation class at Banning High School. (Photo by Casen Ruiz Photography)
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A group of students in Christy Biancullo’s Crime Scene Investigation class listen for “clues” during a class lecture on opening day at Banning High School. (Photo by Casen Ruiz Photography)
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Janette Castillo (left) and Jacqueline Garcia celebrate teamwork and working together on the first day of a Crime Scene Investigation class at Banning High School (Photo by Casen Ruiz Photography)
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Teacher Dave Larson welcomes parents and students on opening day at Central Elementary School. (Photo by Casen Ruiz Photography)
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Bilingual Clerk Lupita Garcia high fives a student on his way to class at Central Elementary School on opening day. (Photo by Casen Ruiz Photography)
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Brooke Phillips checks out class schedules on opening day at Central Elementary School as her sons’ third grader John Jones (left) and second grader Jayce Jones look on. (Photo by Casen Ruiz Photography)
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Teacher Julie Ramirez hugs second grader Jayce Jones as his mom Brooke Phillips (back to the camera) says good bye during the first day of classes at Central Elementary School. (Photo by Casen Ruiz Photography)
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Second grader Jayce Jones checks out his new desk during the first day of classes at Central Elementary School. (Photo by Casen Ruiz Photography)
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All eyes were on the teacher as classes got underway for the year at Central Elementary School. (Photo by Casen Ruiz Photography)
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Kindergarten student Melanie Gutierrez gets warm welcomes from her teacher Jan Carson and kindergarten aide Josie Foster during the first day of classes at Central Elementary School. (Photo by Casen Ruiz Photography)
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Khalia Satterwhite (right) shares a laugh with classmate Gabriela Brizuela on the first day of classes at Nicolet Middle School. Aryana Tacchia and Janessa Diaz are seated nearby. (Photo by Casen Ruiz Photography)
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Patricia Diaz welcomes her ASB students to Nicolet Middle School on the first day of classes. (Photo by Casen Ruiz Photography)
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Janessa Diaz (left) and Mariangel Alcaraz during an impromptu class discussion kicking off the school year at Nicolet Middle School. (Photo by Casen Ruiz Photography)
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ASB students at Nicolet Middle School take part in a team-building exercise during the first day of classes. (Photo by Casen Ruiz Photography)

For more than 4,500 students in the Banning Unified School District, the 2019-2020 school year is underway. On Aug. 7th, youngsters grabbed their backpacks and headed to class.

And so we joined them to capture many poignant moments through a series of photo galleries titled, The First Day of School. The scenes were captured at Central Elementary School, Nicolet Middle School, and Banning High School.

As a District, we believe in “Enlightening Young Minds.” And so each year, we commit to helping youngsters pursue an education filled with discovery and promise!

Find out what's happening in Banning-Beaumontfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Please enjoy this glimpse into the classroom and seeing the outstanding work of our students.

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