Photos: Metro Atlanta students start the 2018 school year

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Photos: Metro Atlanta students start the 2018 school year

PHOTOS: School's back in for some metro Atlanta students. See how their first day went in our gallery.

8/6/18 - Suwanee - Maya Patel, a kindergarten student in the dual language immersion program at Level Creek Elementary School, raise her hand during the first day of school at Level Creek Elementary School on Monday, August 6. Jenna Eason / Jenna.Eason@coxinc.com

8/6/18 - Suwanee - Ana Fogle-Weekley, a kindergarten student in the dual language immersion program at Level Creek Elementary School, colors a picture during the first day of school at Level Creek Elementary School on Monday, August 6. Jenna Eason / Jenna.Eason@coxinc.com

8/6/18 - Suwanee - Kerri Griffin, a kindergarten teacher at Level Creek Elementary School, talks to her students, Ana Fogle-Weekley and Owen DeGeorge, during the first day of school at Level Creek Elementary School on Monday, August 6. Griffin teaches one of the dual language immersion classes. Jenna Eason / Jenna.Eason@coxinc.com

08/06/2018 -- Decatur, Georgia -- A young boy poses for a photo against the brick walls of Peachcrest Elementary School on the first day of school, Monday, August 6, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

08/06/2018 -- Decatur, Georgia -- Peachcrest Elementary School assistant principal Stan Gaddis engages with a student on the first day of school in Decatur, Monday, August 6, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

08/01/2018 -- Marietta, Georgia -- Brumby Elementary School principal Amanda Richie greets students and parents as they enter the school during the first day in Marietta, Wednesday, August 1, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

08/01/2018 -- Marietta, Georgia -- Students wait to be guided to their teachers during the first day of school at Brumby Elementary School in Marietta, Wednesday, August 1, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

8/1/18 - Atlanta - Peyton Forest principal Cynthia Gunner, along with teachers and staff, gets ready to great students with a circus theme. It was the first day of school at Peyton Forest Elementary school, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Teachers and staff welcomed the kids with a circus theme and Superintendent Meria Carstarphen paid a visit, arriving on a school bus. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

08/01/2018 -- Marietta, Georgia --Second grade teacher Megan Donnelly greets her students during the first day of school at Brumby Elementary School in Marietta, Wednesday, August 1, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

08/01/2018 -- Marietta, Georgia --Second grade teacher Megan Donnelly (left) greets Aniya Bowden (right) during the first day of school at Brumby Elementary School in Marietta, Wednesday, August 1, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

08/01/2018 -- Marietta, Georgia -- Paraprofessional educator Purity Kamau (center) directs a group of second graders to their classroom during the first day of school at Brumby Elementary School in Marietta, Wednesday, August 1, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

08/01/2018 -- Marietta, Georgia -- Second grader Aniya Bowden smiles at her desk before class begins during the first day of school at Brumby Elementary School in Marietta, Wednesday, August 1, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

08/01/2018 -- Marietta, Georgia -- Robert Hill holds his grandson Scotty while using an umbrella to cover his granddaughter Jasmine as they walk to the entrance of Brumby Elementary School during the first day of school in Marietta, Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Hill was at the school to support another grandchild who was starting in the newly built school. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

08/01/2018 -- Kennesaw, Georgia -- Seniors complete interactive math lessons during the first day of school at Carl Harrison High School in Kennesaw, Wednesday, August 1, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

08/01/2018 -- Kennesaw, Georgia -- Students tour the hallway during the first day of school at Carl Harrison High School in Kennesaw, Wednesday, August 1, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

08/01/2018 -- Kennesaw, Georgia -- An empty classroom during the first day of school at Carl Harrison High School in Kennesaw, Wednesday, August 1, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

08/01/2018 -- Kennesaw, Georgia -- A class schedule is displayed during the first day of school at Carl Harrison High School in Kennesaw, Wednesday, August 1, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

08/01/2018 -- Kennesaw, Georgia -- Choir instructor Megan Schuitema listens as her students sing a scale during the first day of school at Carl Harrison High School in Kennesaw, Wednesday, August 1, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

08/01/2018 -- Kennesaw, Georgia -- Math teacher Amy Shaffer works with her students during the first day of school at Carl Harrison High School in Kennesaw, Wednesday, August 1, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

8/1/18 - Atlanta - Portia Langley, from Atlanta Stilt Dancing, was on hand to great Students at Peyton Forest Elementary. It was the first day of school at Peyton Forest Elementary school, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Teachers and staff welcomed the kids with a circus theme and Superintendent Meria Carstarphen paid a visit, arriving on a school bus. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

8/1/18 - Atlanta - Students walk through the parking lot as they arrive for school with their families. It was the first day of school at Peyton Forest Elementary school, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Teachers and staff welcomed the kids with a circus theme and Superintendent Meria Carstarphen paid a visit, arriving on a school bus. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

8/1/18 - Atlanta - The first school bus arrives at the school. It was the first day of school at Peyton Forest Elementary school, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Teachers and staff welcomed the kids with a circus theme and Superintendent Meria Carstarphen paid a visit, arriving on a school bus. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

8/1/18 - Atlanta - It was the first day of school at Peyton Forest Elementary school, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Teachers and staff welcomed the kids with a circus theme and Superintendent Meria Carstarphen paid a visit, arriving on a school bus. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

8/1/18 - Atlanta - It was the first day of school at Peyton Forest Elementary school, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Teachers and staff welcomed the kids with a circus theme and Superintendent Meria Carstarphen paid a visit, arriving on a school bus. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

8/1/18 - Atlanta - Aleyah Jackson, 4, has breakfast in the cafeteria with her grandmother, June Crawford, as she starts her first day of Pre-K. It was the first day of school at Peyton Forest Elementary school, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Teachers and staff welcomed the kids with a circus theme and Superintendent Meria Carstarphen paid a visit, arriving on a school bus. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

8/1/18 - Atlanta - Xavier Williams, 5, is led by his mom as they search for his kindergarten class. It was the first day of school at Peyton Forest Elementary school, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Teachers and staff welcomed the kids with a circus theme and Superintendent Meria Carstarphen paid a visit, arriving on a school bus. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

8/1/18 - Atlanta - Superintendent Meria Carstarphen, wearing a Peyton Forest t-shirt, visited the school. It was the first day of school at Peyton Forest Elementary school, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Teachers and staff welcomed the kids with a circus theme. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

8/1/18 - Atlanta - Superintendent Meria Carstarphen, wearing a Peyton Forest t-shirt, had chicken and waffles with the pre-k and kindergarten students. They also got popcorn. It was the first day of school at Peyton Forest Elementary school, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Teachers and staff welcomed the kids with a circus theme. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

8/1/18 - Atlanta - Students are introduced to a math assignment in Hannah Reisman's class. It was the first day of school at Peyton Forest Elementary school, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Teachers and staff welcomed the kids with a circus theme. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

8/1/18 - Atlanta - Superintendent Meria Carstarphen, helps London Williams with her math assignment in Hannah Reisman's class. It was the first day of school at Peyton Forest Elementary school, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Teachers and staff welcomed the kids with a circus theme. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

8/1/18 - Atlanta - Students work on a math assignment in Hannah Reisman's class. It was the first day of school at Peyton Forest Elementary school, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Teachers and staff welcomed the kids with a circus theme. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

8/1/18 - Atlanta - Students and their families arrive for the first day of school at Boyd Elementary School. Superintendent Meria Carstarphen continued her back-to-school tour of APS schools with a stop here. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

8/1/18 - Atlanta - It was the first day of school at Boyd Elementary School. Superintendent Meria Carstarphen continued her back-to-school tour of APS schools with a stop here, and gave out stickers to students before visiting some classrooms. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

8/1/18 - Atlanta - It was the first day of school at Boyd Elementary School. Superintendent Meria Carstarphen continued her back-to-school tour of APS schools with a stop here, taking "selfies", giving out stickers to students and visiting some classrooms. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

8/1/18 - Atlanta - Superintendent Meria Carstarphen greets students in Traci Cohen's 3rd grade class. It was the first day of school at Boyd Elementary School. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

8/1/18 - Atlanta - Students in Traci Cohen 3rd grade class react as they are introduced to Superintendent Meria Carstarphen. It was the first day of school at Boyd Elementary School. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

8/1/18 - Atlanta - Students are attentive to the day's lesson in Jenethia Forte's 4th grade ELA / Social Studies class. It was the first day of school at Boyd Elementary School. Superintendent Meria Carstarphen continued her back-to-school tour of APS schools with a stop here. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

8/6/18 - Suwanee - Emily Costine, a kindergarten teacher at Level Creek Elementary School, helps her student, Leland Griffin, get in his seat during the first day of school at Level Creek Elementary School on Monday, August 6. Costine teaches one of the dual language immersion classes. Jenna Eason / Jenna.Eason@coxinc.com

8/6/18 - Suwanee - Emily Costine, a kindergarten teacher at Level Creek Elementary School, helps her student, Arianna Sims, during the first day of school at Level Creek Elementary School on Monday, August 6. Costine teaches one of the dual language immersion classes. Jenna Eason / Jenna.Eason@coxinc.com

8/6/18 - Suwanee - Carmen Herrera, a kindergarten paraprofessional teacher at Level Creek Elementary School, helps a student, Olivia Washington, in a dual language immersion class during the first day of school at Level Creek Elementary School on Monday, August 6. Jenna Eason / Jenna.Eason@coxinc.com

James Jackson Elementary teacher Shandi Robbins gets a hug from a student on the first day of school Monday, August 6, 2018, in Jonesboro GA. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Para-pro Shaniqua Layne walks Kayla Tran into James Jackson Elementary on the first day of school Monday, August 6, 2018, in Jonesboro GA. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Kids head into James Jackson Elementary on the first day of school Monday, August 6, 2018, in Jonesboro GA. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Arturo Oliver and his wife Elizabeth walk there child Kayla into James Jackson Elementary on the first day of school Monday, August 6, 2018, in Jonesboro GA. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

School crossing guard Freda Stafford directs traffic in front of James Jackson Elementary on the first day of school Monday, August 6, 2018, in Jonesboro GA. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Zadyah Royster (L) and Ahania Gover are dropped off at Jonesboro High School on the first day of school Monday, August 6, 2018, in Jonesboro GA. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

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8/6/18 - Suwanee - Maya Patel, a kindergarten student in the dual language immersion program at Level Creek Elementary School, raise her hand during the first day of school at Level Creek Elementary School on Monday, August 6. Jenna Eason / Jenna.Eason@coxinc.com

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