ST. GEORGE — It’s time to swap sunblock for backpacks as school is back in session.
This year, students began school with a full week ahead, rather than beginning mid-week, which has been the case in the past.
One thing that hasn’t changed is the sweltering heat. While summer temperatures still hover around 100 degrees, students across Washington County waved farewell to summer break on Monday morning as they headed off to their first day of school.
And with school back in session, motorists are being reminded to pay extra attention while driving and obey all traffic laws.
Below is a sampling of reader-submitted photos in response to St. George News’ call for back-school photos on Facebook.
Photo Gallery
Washington County school students begin their first day of school, Aug. 12, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Jessica Lynn Fitt, St. George News
Washington County school students begin their first day of school, St. George, Utah, Aug. 12, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Anna Scott, St. George News
Washington County school students begin their first day of school, St. George, Utah, Aug. 12, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Heather Ball, St. George News
Washington County school students begin their first day of school, Ivins, Utah, Aug. 12, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Brittany Burr, St. George News
Washington County school students begin their first day of school, St. George, Utah, Aug. 12, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Aubrey Murdock, St. George News
Washington County school students begin their first day of school, St. George, Utah, Aug. 12, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Taylor Trussell, St. George News
Washington County school students begin their first day of school, St. George, Utah, Aug. 12, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Nena Ramirez, St. George News
Washington County school students begin their first day of school, St. George, Utah, Aug. 12, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Amanda Carrillo, St. George News
Washington County school students begin their first day of school, St. George, Utah, Aug. 12, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Danielle Smith, St. George News
Washington County school students begin their first day of school, St. George, Utah, Aug. 12, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Jessica Carbajal, St. George News
Washington County school students begin their first day of school, St. George, Utah, Aug. 12, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Stacy Trujillo, St. George News
Washington County school students begin their first day of school, St. George, Utah, Aug. 12, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Amanda Barlow, St. George News
Washington County school students begin their first day of school, St. George, Utah, Aug. 12, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Danielle Walker, St. George News
Washington County school students begin their first day of school, St. George, Utah, Aug. 12, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Sara West, St. George News
Washington County school students begin their first day of school, St. George, Utah, Aug. 12, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Emily Paterson Iverson, St. George News
Washington County school students begin their first day of school, St. George, Utah, Aug. 12, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Tammy Scott, St. George News
Washington County school students begin their first day of school, St. George, Utah, Aug. 12, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Danielle Walker, St. George News
Washington County school students begin their first day of school, St. George, Utah, Aug. 12, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Valerie Carson Engstrom, St. George News
Washington County school students begin their first day of school, St. George, Utah, Aug. 12, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Krystel Coates, St. George News
Washington County school students begin their first day of school, St. George, Utah, Aug. 12, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Lauren Mendoza, St. George News
Washington County school students begin their first day of school, Hurricane, Utah, Aug. 12, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Andrea Bybee, St. George News
Washington County school students begin their first day of school, Washington City, Utah, Aug. 12, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Kristal Bunnell, St. George News
Washington County school students begin their first day of school, St. George, Utah, Aug. 12, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Kaite Klein, St. George News
Washington County school students begin their first day of school, St. George, Utah, Aug. 12, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Morgan Mendenhall, St. George News
Washington County school students begin their first day of school, St. George, Utah, Aug. 12, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Shelbee Hunt, St. George News
Washington County school students begin their first day of school, St. George, Utah, Aug. 12, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Danielle Scott Dammann, St. George News
Washington County school students begin their first day of school, St. George, Utah, Aug. 12, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Rache Elezovic, St. George News
Washington County school students begin their first day of school, St. George, Utah, Aug. 12, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Destinie Rae, St. George News
Washington County school students begin their first day of school, St. George, Utah, Aug. 12, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Malea Shae Jones, St. George News
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