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18 photos: First day of school in Waukee

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Julia Rigot, 5, skips across the crosswalk while walking to school with Angi Rigot and Kaitlyn Rigot, 8, all of Urbandale, as associate Lisa Powers stops traffic Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, on the first day of school at Grant Ragan Elementary School in Waukee.
Julia Rigot, 5, skips across the crosswalk while walking to school with Angi Rigot and Kaitlyn Rigot, 8, all of Urbandale, as associate Lisa Powers stops traffic Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, on the first day of school at Grant Ragan Elementary School in Waukee.
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Trish Jacobs of Clive hugs Linden Jacobs, 6, as they walk into school Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, on the first day of school at Grant Ragan Elementary School in Waukee.
Trish Jacobs of Clive hugs Linden Jacobs, 6, as they walk into school Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, on the first day of school at Grant Ragan Elementary School in Waukee.
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Parents and students walk into school Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, on the first day of school at Grant Ragan Elementary School in Waukee.
Parents and students walk into school Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, on the first day of school at Grant Ragan Elementary School in Waukee.
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Max Linberg, 9, of Waukee hugs Kristel Linberg as Harry Linberg, 5, watches Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, on the first day of school at Grant Ragan Elementary School in Waukee.
Max Linberg, 9, of Waukee hugs Kristel Linberg as Harry Linberg, 5, watches Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, on the first day of school at Grant Ragan Elementary School in Waukee.
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Eric Larson of Waukee takes a photo of Jackson Larson, 6, at his locker with Kristine Larson Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, on the first day of school at Grant Ragan Elementary School in Waukee.
Eric Larson of Waukee takes a photo of Jackson Larson, 6, at his locker with Kristine Larson Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, on the first day of school at Grant Ragan Elementary School in Waukee.
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Titus Farmer, 7, shows off his artwork to Hadlee Schultz, 6, Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, on the first day of school at Grant Ragan Elementary School in Waukee.
Titus Farmer, 7, shows off his artwork to Hadlee Schultz, 6, Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, on the first day of school at Grant Ragan Elementary School in Waukee.
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First grade teacher Lorrie Tryon helps students Caleb DuPage, 6, and Izabella Khachik, 6, as they settle in Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, on the first day of school at Grant Ragan Elementary School in Waukee.
First grade teacher Lorrie Tryon helps students Caleb DuPage, 6, and Izabella Khachik, 6, as they settle in Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, on the first day of school at Grant Ragan Elementary School in Waukee.
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First grade teacher Courtney Mroz talks to students, pictured clockwise from left, Reese Stundins, 6, Mario Garcia, 6, Taylor Lehtinen, 6, and Cal Meisner, 6, Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, on the first day of school at Grant Ragan Elementary School in Waukee.
First grade teacher Courtney Mroz talks to students, pictured clockwise from left, Reese Stundins, 6, Mario Garcia, 6, Taylor Lehtinen, 6, and Cal Meisner, 6, Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, on the first day of school at Grant Ragan Elementary School in Waukee.
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Ethan Sambu, 6, makes a drawing Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, on the first day of school at Grant Ragan Elementary School in Waukee.
Ethan Sambu, 6, makes a drawing Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, on the first day of school at Grant Ragan Elementary School in Waukee.
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First grade teacher Courtney Mroz talks to students Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, on the first day of school at Grant Ragan Elementary School in Waukee.
First grade teacher Courtney Mroz talks to students Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, on the first day of school at Grant Ragan Elementary School in Waukee.
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From left, Alexander Harner, 6, Cameron Young, 6, and Allison Simanovic, 6, say the Pledge of Allegiance Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, on the first day of school at Grant Ragan Elementary School in Waukee.
From left, Alexander Harner, 6, Cameron Young, 6, and Allison Simanovic, 6, say the Pledge of Allegiance Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, on the first day of school at Grant Ragan Elementary School in Waukee.
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First grade teacher Jessica Hammans has students fill out their lunch order Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, on the first day of school at Grant Ragan Elementary School in Waukee.
First grade teacher Jessica Hammans has students fill out their lunch order Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, on the first day of school at Grant Ragan Elementary School in Waukee.
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Students walk to art class Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, on the first day of school at Grant Ragan Elementary School in Waukee.
Students walk to art class Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, on the first day of school at Grant Ragan Elementary School in Waukee.
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Kira Bill of Urbandale takes a photo of Carter Bill, 7, and Roger Bill, Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, on the first day of school at Grant Ragan Elementary School in Waukee.
Kira Bill of Urbandale takes a photo of Carter Bill, 7, and Roger Bill, Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, on the first day of school at Grant Ragan Elementary School in Waukee.
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Parents and students walk to school Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, on the first day of school at Grant Ragan Elementary School in Waukee.
Parents and students walk to school Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, on the first day of school at Grant Ragan Elementary School in Waukee.
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Parents and students wait for the doors to open Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, on the first day of school at Grant Ragan Elementary School in Waukee.
Parents and students wait for the doors to open Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, on the first day of school at Grant Ragan Elementary School in Waukee.
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Kids and their parents line up Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, on the first day of school at Grant Ragan Elementary School in Waukee.
Kids and their parents line up Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, on the first day of school at Grant Ragan Elementary School in Waukee.
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Trezdon Clark, 8, of Waukee leans on Justin Clark as Felicia Clark watches Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, on the first day of school at Grant Ragan Elementary School in Waukee.
Trezdon Clark, 8, of Waukee leans on Justin Clark as Felicia Clark watches Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, on the first day of school at Grant Ragan Elementary School in Waukee.
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