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Students go back to school

Pinellas and Pasco Counties welcome students back to classes.
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Published Aug. 24, 2020
A student arrives by bus on the first day of school before the start of classes at the entrance of Gulf High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.
A student arrives by bus on the first day of school before the start of classes at the entrance of Gulf High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.  DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times 
A bus driver directs students at the drop off circle on the first day of school before the start of classes at the entrance of Gulf High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.
A bus driver directs students at the drop off circle on the first day of school before the start of classes at the entrance of Gulf High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.  DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times 
Students and faculty navigate the first day of school before the start of classes at the entrance of Gulf High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.
Students and faculty navigate the first day of school before the start of classes at the entrance of Gulf High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.  DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times 
A faculty member directs traffic in a car circle on the first day of school before the start of classes at the entrance of Gulf High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.
A faculty member directs traffic in a car circle on the first day of school before the start of classes at the entrance of Gulf High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.  DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times 
Students navigate the first day of school before the start of classes at the entrance of Gulf High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.
Students navigate the first day of school before the start of classes at the entrance of Gulf High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.  DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times 
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Students navigate the first day of school before the start of classes at the entrance of Gulf High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.
Students navigate the first day of school before the start of classes at the entrance of Gulf High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.  DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times 
Cars line up at a car circle on the first day of school before the start of classes at the entrance of Gulf High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.
Cars line up at a car circle on the first day of school before the start of classes at the entrance of Gulf High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.  DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times 
Students arrive at a car circle on the first day of school before the start of classes at the entrance of Gulf High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.
Students arrive at a car circle on the first day of school before the start of classes at the entrance of Gulf High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.  DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times 
Students walk to school before the start of classes at the entrance of Gulf High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.
Students walk to school before the start of classes at the entrance of Gulf High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.  DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times 
Rachel Sippel, left, and her daughter Rain Otero, 16, center, arrive at the drop off circle on the first day of school before the start of classes at the entrance of Gulf High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.
Rachel Sippel, left, and her daughter Rain Otero, 16, center, arrive at the drop off circle on the first day of school before the start of classes at the entrance of Gulf High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.  DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times 
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Students and parents navigate the first day of school before the start of classes at the entrance of Gulf High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.
Students and parents navigate the first day of school before the start of classes at the entrance of Gulf High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.  DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times 
Students arrive by bus at a drop off circle on the first day of school before the start of classes at the entrance of Gulf High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.
Students arrive by bus at a drop off circle on the first day of school before the start of classes at the entrance of Gulf High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.  DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times 
A bus driver leaves the drop off circle on the first day of school before the start of classes at the entrance of Gulf High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.
A bus driver leaves the drop off circle on the first day of school before the start of classes at the entrance of Gulf High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.  DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times 
Students and faculty navigate the first day of school before the start of classes at the entrance of Gulf High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.
Students and faculty navigate the first day of school before the start of classes at the entrance of Gulf High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.  DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times 
A school officer is pictured leading students along the walkway as they head to class on the first day of school of the 2020-2021 school year for Pinellas County students, at St. Petersburg High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in St. Petersburg.
A school officer is pictured leading students along the walkway as they head to class on the first day of school of the 2020-2021 school year for Pinellas County students, at St. Petersburg High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in St. Petersburg.  MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times 
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A student is pictured holding her mask as she walks to class on the first day of school of the 2020-2021 school year for Pinellas County students, at St. Petersburg High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in St. Petersburg.
A student is pictured holding her mask as she walks to class on the first day of school of the 2020-2021 school year for Pinellas County students, at St. Petersburg High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in St. Petersburg.  MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times 
Students walk together on the first day of school of the 2020-2021 school year for Pinellas County students, at St. Petersburg High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in St. Petersburg.
Students walk together on the first day of school of the 2020-2021 school year for Pinellas County students, at St. Petersburg High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in St. Petersburg.  MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times 
Yahya Karrakcho, 16, heads back to school on the first day of school of the 2020-2021 school year for Pinellas County students, "I think I learn better," Karrakcho said about going back to school in person, at St. Petersburg High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in St. Petersburg.
Yahya Karrakcho, 16, heads back to school on the first day of school of the 2020-2021 school year for Pinellas County students, "I think I learn better," Karrakcho said about going back to school in person, at St. Petersburg High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in St. Petersburg.  MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times 
Students head inside to class just after the first bell rang, on the first day of school of the 2020-2021 school year for Pinellas County students, at St. Petersburg High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in St. Petersburg.
Students head inside to class just after the first bell rang, on the first day of school of the 2020-2021 school year for Pinellas County students, at St. Petersburg High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in St. Petersburg.  MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times 
Students head to class on the first day of school of the 2020-2021 school year for Pinellas County students, at St. Petersburg High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in St. Petersburg.
Students head to class on the first day of school of the 2020-2021 school year for Pinellas County students, at St. Petersburg High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in St. Petersburg.  MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times 
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The lights are on inside, on the first day of school of the 2020-2021 school year for Pinellas County students, at St. Petersburg High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in St. Petersburg.
The lights are on inside, on the first day of school of the 2020-2021 school year for Pinellas County students, at St. Petersburg High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in St. Petersburg.  MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times 
Students head to class on the first day of school of the 2020-2021 school year for Pinellas County students, at St. Petersburg High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in St. Petersburg.
Students head to class on the first day of school of the 2020-2021 school year for Pinellas County students, at St. Petersburg High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in St. Petersburg.  MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times 
Cyrus Wolf, 16, is pictured on his way to class on the first day of school of the 2020-2021 school year for Pinellas County students, "I don't know, I might sleep through the day by accident," Wolf said of going back to school in person, at St. Petersburg High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in St. Petersburg.
Cyrus Wolf, 16, is pictured on his way to class on the first day of school of the 2020-2021 school year for Pinellas County students, "I don't know, I might sleep through the day by accident," Wolf said of going back to school in person, at St. Petersburg High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in St. Petersburg.  MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times 
A bus leaves campus after dropping students off on the first day of school of the 2020-2021 school year for Pinellas County students, at St. Petersburg High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in St. Petersburg.
A bus leaves campus after dropping students off on the first day of school of the 2020-2021 school year for Pinellas County students, at St. Petersburg High School on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in St. Petersburg.  MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times 
Students cross Louisiana Avenue while walking to Gulf Middle School during the first day of school for Pasco County Schools on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.
Students cross Louisiana Avenue while walking to Gulf Middle School during the first day of school for Pasco County Schools on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.  DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times 
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Students arrive at Gulf Middle School during the first day of school for Pasco County Schools on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.
Students arrive at Gulf Middle School during the first day of school for Pasco County Schools on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.  DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times 
Students congregate on campus before the doors open during the first day of school for Pasco County Schools on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, at Gulf Middle School in New Port Richey.
Students congregate on campus before the doors open during the first day of school for Pasco County Schools on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, at Gulf Middle School in New Port Richey.  DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times 
A Gulf Middle School faculty member directs a driver during the first day of school for Pasco County Schools on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.
A Gulf Middle School faculty member directs a driver during the first day of school for Pasco County Schools on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.  DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times 
Students arrive at Gulf Middle School during the first day of school for Pasco County Schools on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.
Students arrive at Gulf Middle School during the first day of school for Pasco County Schools on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.  DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times 
Students lock up bicycles at Gulf Middle School during the first day of school for Pasco County Schools on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.
Students lock up bicycles at Gulf Middle School during the first day of school for Pasco County Schools on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.  DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times 
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Students enter Gulf Middle School during the first day of school for Pasco County Schools on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.
Students enter Gulf Middle School during the first day of school for Pasco County Schools on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New Port Richey.  DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times 
Crossing guard Annie Person, 76, on left, talks with Rodney Vanhorn as he walks his three children to school on the first day at Lakewood Elementary, 4151 6th St S, on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in St. Petersburg. "I'm happy," Rodney Vanhorn said. "The first day of school is always my Christmas present." From left is Person, Vanhorn and Vanhorn's three children, fourth grader Rodney Vanhorn III, second grader Jalani Vanhorn, and fourth grader Oryan Vanhorn.
Crossing guard Annie Person, 76, on left, talks with Rodney Vanhorn as he walks his three children to school on the first day at Lakewood Elementary, 4151 6th St S, on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in St. Petersburg. "I'm happy," Rodney Vanhorn said. "The first day of school is always my Christmas present." From left is Person, Vanhorn and Vanhorn's three children, fourth grader Rodney Vanhorn III, second grader Jalani Vanhorn, and fourth grader Oryan Vanhorn.  DIRK SHADD | Times 
Santesha Jones walks A'aiden, 5, up the walkway heading to his first day of kindergarten on the first day of school at Lakewood Elementary, 4151 6th St S, on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in St. Petersburg. "I'm excited," Santesha Jones said about the first day of school. "He's more happy than me."
Santesha Jones walks A'aiden, 5, up the walkway heading to his first day of kindergarten on the first day of school at Lakewood Elementary, 4151 6th St S, on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in St. Petersburg. "I'm excited," Santesha Jones said about the first day of school. "He's more happy than me."  DIRK SHADD | Times 
The first day of school at Lakewood Elementary, 4151 6th St S, on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in St. Petersburg.
The first day of school at Lakewood Elementary, 4151 6th St S, on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in St. Petersburg.  DIRK SHADD | Times 
Rodney Vanhorn as he walks his three children to school on the first day at Lakewood Elementary, 4151 6th St S, on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in St. Petersburg. "I'm happy," Rodney Vanhorn said. "The first day of school is always my Christmas present." From left is fourth grader Rodney Vanhorn III, second grader Jalani Vanhorn, and fourth grader Oryan Vanhorn and their father Rodney Vanhorn.
Rodney Vanhorn as he walks his three children to school on the first day at Lakewood Elementary, 4151 6th St S, on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in St. Petersburg. "I'm happy," Rodney Vanhorn said. "The first day of school is always my Christmas present." From left is fourth grader Rodney Vanhorn III, second grader Jalani Vanhorn, and fourth grader Oryan Vanhorn and their father Rodney Vanhorn.  DIRK SHADD | Times 
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The sign out front with a welcomes back message on the first day of school at Lakewood Elementary, 4151 6th St S, on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in St. Petersburg.
The sign out front with a welcomes back message on the first day of school at Lakewood Elementary, 4151 6th St S, on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in St. Petersburg.  DIRK SHADD | Times 
Ivan Zavaleta, 6, touches his head as he follows his teacher's instructions while participating in eLearning with his first grade class on the first day of school, Monday, August 24, 2020. Zavaleta's teacher said things to the students such as, "if you can hear me touch your nose," to keep them engaged.
Ivan Zavaleta, 6, touches his head as he follows his teacher's instructions while participating in eLearning with his first grade class on the first day of school, Monday, August 24, 2020. Zavaleta's teacher said things to the students such as, "if you can hear me touch your nose," to keep them engaged.  IVY CEBALLO | Times 
Natalya Burlakova photographs her son Ivan Zavaleta, 6, after his first eLearning session on his first day of first grade on Monday, August 24, 2020.
Natalya Burlakova photographs her son Ivan Zavaleta, 6, after his first eLearning session on his first day of first grade on Monday, August 24, 2020.  IVY CEBALLO | Times 
Jordon Monta–ez, 13, left, and Mariana Soto, 10, participate in eLearning at Florida Institute of Community Studies while the nonprofit director Alayne Unterberger talks with Soto's teacher to troubleshoot issues with Canvas on the first day of school for Hillsborough County in Tampa on Monday, August 24, 2020.
Jordon Monta–ez, 13, left, and Mariana Soto, 10, participate in eLearning at Florida Institute of Community Studies while the nonprofit director Alayne Unterberger talks with Soto's teacher to troubleshoot issues with Canvas on the first day of school for Hillsborough County in Tampa on Monday, August 24, 2020.  IVY CEBALLO | Times 
Alayne Unterberger, director of Florida Institute for Community Studies, helps Jordon Monta–ez, 13, participate in eLearning from a lab space at the nonprofit based in Tampa as he and other Hillsborough County students begin the first day of school virtually on Monday, August 24, 2020.
Alayne Unterberger, director of Florida Institute for Community Studies, helps Jordon Monta–ez, 13, participate in eLearning from a lab space at the nonprofit based in Tampa as he and other Hillsborough County students begin the first day of school virtually on Monday, August 24, 2020.  IVY CEBALLO | Times 
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Students make their way off campus after the final bell rings on the first day of school at Boca Ciega High School, 924 58th St S, on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in Gulfport.
Students make their way off campus after the final bell rings on the first day of school at Boca Ciega High School, 924 58th St S, on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in Gulfport.  DIRK SHADD | Times 
Students make their way off campus after the final bell rings on the first day of school at Boca Ciega High School, 924 58th St S, on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in Gulfport.
Students make their way off campus after the final bell rings on the first day of school at Boca Ciega High School, 924 58th St S, on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in Gulfport.  DIRK SHADD | Times 
The first day of school at Boca Ciega High School, 924 58th St S, on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in Gulfport.
The first day of school at Boca Ciega High School, 924 58th St S, on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 in Gulfport.  DIRK SHADD | Times 
Maria Smith gets a hug from former student Marquis Golden, 9, at the "Walker's Gate" after school at Campbell Park Elementary School, Monday August 24, 2020.
Maria Smith gets a hug from former student Marquis Golden, 9, at the "Walker's Gate" after school at Campbell Park Elementary School, Monday August 24, 2020.  JOHN PENDYGRAFT | Times 
Kashonda Kummings, 21, gets an enthusiastic "Mommy!" and a hug from her daughter Va'Naesha Kummings, 6, at the "Walker's Gate" after school at Campbell Park Elementary School, Monday August 24, 2020.
Kashonda Kummings, 21, gets an enthusiastic "Mommy!" and a hug from her daughter Va'Naesha Kummings, 6, at the "Walker's Gate" after school at Campbell Park Elementary School, Monday August 24, 2020.  JOHN PENDYGRAFT | Times 
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