Highlights from the first few weeks of the 2021-22 school year

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

With staggered start dates from August to the beginning of September, districts throughout Orange County are continuing to welcome students back into classrooms for in-person learning. And although school still looks a bit different, the hustle and bustle, excitement — and jitters — were ever present as educators, students and families kicked off the first day of the school year.

As with any new school year, the first day brings a mix of emotions and feelings, but based on social media posts shared by local schools and districts, the first day of the 2021-22 school year was full of smiles, celebrations and encouraging words to help make the transition back to the classroom a bit easier.

Here’s a sample of Instagram and Twitter posts from different campuses across the county.

 

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A post shared by Garden Grove USD (@gardengroveusd)

 

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A post shared by Santa Ana Unified (@santaanausd)

 

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A post shared by Brea Olinda USD (@breaolindausd)

 

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A post shared by Capistrano Unified (@capounified)