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Back-to-school brings hard goodbyes
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Kristal Gille kisses her daughters Kerington and Kenedee goodbye wishing them well in their first day of class. - photo by Angie Maag

Local area schools started their first day of classes the week of Sept. 1. While many students are looking forward to rejoining friends, it is hard to say goodbye to the family they spent so much time with over the summer. 

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Not ready to say goodbye, Kailey Hyland gives her father, Barry, a long hug before entering school. - photo by Angie Maag
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Dropped off by her father Brandon Hanson, Brynn, 5, started Parkside Elementary kindergarten Sept. 1. - photo by Angie Maag
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Sephira Belke takes one final glance around before marching off to class behind her peers. - photo by Angie Maag
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Families watch as their children begin to follow teachers into school and into the classrooms. - photo by Angie Maag