GALLERY: Lacey Kids Head Back To School

While some children stood outside taking first-day photos and kissing their parents goodbye, others were hopping off busses in excitement for the first day of school.

’s Supervisor Ann Dezendorf only noticed one student with a few tears while the majority were smiling in anticipation of seeing their friends and beginning the new year.

Principal Rosemarie Bond started the year off on the intercom with the Pledge of Allegiance and a speech about change and starting the new school year off well.

Within the first few minutes, a first grade class erupted into a cheer at the mention of recess, a break that was not offered in kindergarten.

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