First Day Photos
A collection of first-day-of-school photos captures the excitement of a new beginning and the sense of anticipation as students, accompanied by school staff, start the school year.
Channel 9 conducts a pre-dawn interview at Herndon High School.
Herndon High School athletes gather before classes begin.
Channel 7 interviews Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid and students at Fairfax High School.
The Fairfax High School band heralds students with fanfare.
Fairfax High School cheerleaders promote school pride on opening day.
Fairfax High School students embrace the first-day celebration.
Bubbles add to the festivities at Fairfax High School.
Students meet and greet at Fairfax High School.
The Fairfax High School field hockey team gathers before class.
Edison High School students arrive at school.
Edison High School cheerleaders greet students.
Student ambassadors from Edison High School welcome other students.
A warm greeting at Edison High School.
Edison High School students exchange a friendly gesture.
Edison High School athletes gather in front of the school.
Salad bars are available in every school, including Annandale Terrace Elementary School.
Another Annandale Terrace Elementary School student enjoyed the salad bar selections.
New Chief of Schools Dr. Geovanny Ponce greeted students at Bailey's Upper Elementary School.
Alexandra Rotello awaits her third grade students in her Bailey's Upper Elementary School classroom.
Students reading on grade level by the end of third grade is a goal of the new FCPS strategic plan. Pictured is a read-aloud at Bailey's Upper Elementary School.
A Bailey's Upper Elementary School student works in the classroom.
Bailey's Upper Elementary School students enter the classroom.
