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PHOTOS: Gainesville City Schools students head back to class

Mariana Alvarado gives her daughter, Delilah Alvarado, a kiss before she starts her first day of pre-K at Mundy Mill Arts Academy on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. - photo by Ashtin Barker

080426_First Day of School_0063.jpg — Mariana Alvarado gives her daughter, Delilah Alvarado, a kiss before she starts her first day of pre-K at Mundy Mill Arts Academy on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. - photo by Ashtin Barker

Thousands of children across the Gainesville City School District officially said goodbye to summer as they entered their first day of classes Tuesday, Aug. 4.