'We try to be normal, but obviously it’s not.' Gainesville marks first day of 2021-22 school year - Gainesville Times

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'We try to be normal, but obviously it’s not.' Gainesville marks first day of 2021-22 school year

Students say goodbye to parents and hello to teachers Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, at New Holland Knowledge Academy as the first day of the school year begins for Gainesville City Schools. - photo by Scott Rogers

08122021 HOLLAND 2.jpg — Students say goodbye to parents and hello to teachers Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, at New Holland Knowledge Academy as the first day of the school year begins for Gainesville City Schools. - photo by Scott Rogers

Some Gainesville students returned to school today for the system’s staggered start to the 2021-22 school year — but it doesn’t feel quite normal to everyone.