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Washington is back to school
Aug. 24, 2022 10:19 am
Comments: Kalen.McCain@southeastiowaunion.com
Angie Wise (right) walks Zionah Wise (left) to the first day of school at Stewart Elementary in Washington. The school grounds saw many held hands and nervous hugs in the minutes before classes started Tuesday morning. (Kalen McCain/The Union)
From left, Kyra Tonkins, a second grader, leads Kindergartner Nora Tonkins off the bus to the first day of school in Washington. (Kalen McCain/The Union)
Jessica Enright (left) and Oliviah Gonzales look for the right classroom at Stewart Elementary. For many young students, the first day of school is about finding (or remembering) where they're supposed to be. (Kalen McCain/The Union)
First grader Khyra Noll is greeted by Dianne Mullens, one of many educators waiting by the doors of Stewart Elementary for students entering the building. (Kalen McCain/The Union)
From left, Teacher TJ Rausch touches base with Second Grader Mateo Cabrera Murillo about school supplies. (Kalen McCain/The Union)