PHOTOS: Back to School Bash gets Atlanta students ready for new year

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PHOTOS: Back to School Bash gets Atlanta students ready for new year

Atlanta Public Schools' annual Back to School Bash was held at the Georgia World Congress Center on Saturday, July 30, 2022. APS students return to school Monday.

Cheerleaders lead the way into the Exhibition Hall during Atlanta Public Schools' annual Back to School Bash at the Georgia World Congress Center on Saturday, July 30, 2022. APS students return to school Monday. (Photo: Bob Andres for The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Janelle Ricks (left) and Rakiyyah Dozier, 9, explore the exhibits during Atlanta Public Schools' annual Back to School Bash at the Georgia World Congress Center on Saturday, July 30, 2022. APS students return to school Monday. (Photo: Bob Andres for The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Students and their families select backpacks during Atlanta Public Schools' annual Back to School Bash at the Georgia World Congress Center on Saturday, July 30, 2022. APS students return to school Monday. (Photo: Bob Andres for The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Katrina and Peyton Stevens, 7, work their way through the various booths during Atlanta Public Schools' annual Back to School Bash at the Georgia World Congress Center on Saturday, July 30, 2022. APS students return to school Monday. (Photo: Bob Andres for The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Students and their families navigate the exhibits during Atlanta Public Schools' annual Back to School Bash at the Georgia World Congress Center on Saturday, July 30, 2022. APS students return to school Monday. (Photo: Bob Andres for The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Malaya Madison, 11, gets her caricature drawn by Lash LeRoux during Atlanta Public Schools' annual Back to School Bash at the Georgia World Congress Center on Saturday, July 30, 2022. APS students return to school Monday. (Photo: Bob Andres for The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Students and their families line up for Atlanta Public Schools' annual Back to School Bash at the Georgia World Congress Center on Saturday, July 30, 2022. APS students return to school Monday. (Photo: Bob Andres for The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Students and their families select backpacks during Atlanta Public Schools' annual Back to School Bash at the Georgia World Congress Center on Saturday, July 30, 2022. APS students return to school Monday. (Photo: Bob Andres for The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

A family stops for a photo at the Harper Archer booth during Atlanta Public Schools' annual Back to School Bash at the Georgia World Congress Center on Saturday, July 30, 2022. APS students return to school Monday. (Photo: Bob Andres for The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Students and their families gather in the Exhibition Hall during Atlanta Public Schools' annual Back to School Bash at the Georgia World Congress Center on Saturday, July 30, 2022. APS students return to school Monday. (Photo: Bob Andres for The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Israella Beresh stands by to give away book bags during Atlanta Public Schools' annual Back to School Bash at the Georgia World Congress Center on Saturday, July 30, 2022. APS students return to school Monday. (Photo: Bob Andres for The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Volunteers stand by to give out hundreds of backpacks during Atlanta Public Schools' annual Back to School Bash at the Georgia World Congress Center on Saturday, July 30, 2022. APS students return to school Monday. (Photo: Bob Andres for The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Students and their families select backpacks during Students and their families line up for Atlanta Public Schools' annual Back to School Bash at the Georgia World Congress Center on Saturday, July 30, 2022. APS students return to school Monday. (Photo: Bob Andres for The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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Cheerleaders lead the way into the Exhibition Hall during Atlanta Public Schools' annual Back to School Bash at the Georgia World Congress Center on Saturday, July 30, 2022. APS students return to school Monday. (Photo: Bob Andres for The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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