By Gary Meyer and Jill Neptune Turner, TME

Students appeared enthusiastic about their first day back to school, on Wednesday, Aug. 15.

Frazier Park Elementary School students were greeted by smiling California Highway Patrol officers handing out golden sticker badges and high-fives.

Kids were surprised and excited to receive the gifts and to be greeted by the CHP officers.

Families gathered together for pictures and everyone looked…(please see below to view full stories and photographs)

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Evan Goudeau gets a high-five from CHP Officer Tom Bey
at Frazier Park Elementary School.

At El Tejon School, the first order of business right off the bus was, for many, to scan “the board” to see which teacher they’ve gotten this time.

Parents Krystal Davis and Derrek Gresham walk Zander into the gates for his first day of kindergarten.

Teacher Charles Stewart greets his students

Left: ETUSD Superintendent and El Tejon School Principal Rodney Wallace

Noah Reyes, Ryan Banks, Daughtry Ross and Aiden Fowler happily reunited before they got on the bus to El Tejon Middle School to begin their first day as fifth graders. Noah asked to give a shout out to Melinda with Ponyland Pony Parties and Petting Zoo, whom he assists with children’s’ pony rides.

Above: Mindy Stowell and Julie Stiles with students Jill and Jazz

Above: Michelle Penner explains the new meaning of “give me five.” Below: Old friends back together on the first day of school.

Above: Parents happily observe the first day of their child’s kindergarten class with Michelle Penner. Below: CHP Officer Tom Bey handed out sticker badges to students on the first day of school.

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