First Day Of School 2019: See Photos Around Fairfax County

FAIRFAX, VA — Fairfax County Public Schools students bade farewell to summer as they headed back to school on Monday, Aug. 26.

It's the third year in a row Fairfax County Public Schools started before Labor Day. Due to new state legislation, the school district adjusted the calendar to give students a day off on Friday, Aug. 30 for a longer Labor Day holiday. Students also have off on Virginia's general election day (Tuesday, Nov. 5).

Fairfax County Public Schools remains the largest district in Virginia and the 10th largest in the U.S. Its 198 schools and centers serve more than 188,000 students.

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As kids continue to grow up, many families like to capture the first day of school moment with photos. Here's a look at the first day in images.

(Want your own first day of school photos featured in Patch? Send them to Emily.Leayman@patch.com with names and the school.)

This Vienna Elementary student is ready to start fifth grade.

These girls were excited for their first day at White Oaks Elementary in Burke.

New kindergartner Georgia waves as she heads to Louise Archer Elementary on the bus in Vienna.

Jaylen started eighth grade at Rocky Run Middle School in Chantilly.

Key Center students returned for a "world of possibilities" this year.

Jamie is starting kindergarten at Saratoga Elementary in Springfield, and her furry friend couldn't resist the photo opp.

This little guy isn't too excited about his second grade sibling's first day.