Marble Falls ISD reports smooth sailing on day one

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Officials: Attendance ‘a bit under’ expectations

  • Above: Educator Judith Large was the first smiling face that several students saw when they exited their family’s vehicles on Wednesday.
    Above: Educator Judith Large was the first smiling face that several students saw when they exited their family’s vehicles on Wednesday.
  • Hugs and kisses from family members were distributed before handing the students off the their teachers for the day. Officials said they were “excited” in the moments leading up to see the students again. See more photos on Page 5.
    Hugs and kisses from family members were distributed before handing the students off the their teachers for the day. Officials said they were “excited” in the moments leading up to see the students again. See more photos on Page 5.
  • Marble Falls Elementary School rolled out the entire welcoming committee for the first day of school on Wednesday, Aug. 18. Photos by Nathan Hendrix/The Highlander
    Marble Falls Elementary School rolled out the entire welcoming committee for the first day of school on Wednesday, Aug. 18. Photos by Nathan Hendrix/The Highlander
  • MFES Principal Michael Haley also took part in greeting the students at the door on their first day.
    MFES Principal Michael Haley also took part in greeting the students at the door on their first day.
  • Many students circled back to say one final “see you later” to their parents before heading into the building at Marble Falls Elementary School.
    Many students circled back to say one final “see you later” to their parents before heading into the building at Marble Falls Elementary School.
  • Left: Amy Valdez brought the joy with dancing and laughs while performing her duties as crosswalk supervisor.
    Left: Amy Valdez brought the joy with dancing and laughs while performing her duties as crosswalk supervisor.
  • Marble Falls Elementary School rolled out the red carpet for its students on the first day of school, Wednesday, Aug. 18. VIPs, including Marble Falls Police Chief Glenn Hanson, welcomed the students back to campus. Photos by Nathan Hendrix/The Highlander
    Marble Falls Elementary School rolled out the red carpet for its students on the first day of school, Wednesday, Aug. 18. VIPs, including Marble Falls Police Chief Glenn Hanson, welcomed the students back to campus. Photos by Nathan Hendrix/The Highlander
  • Educator Kimberly Stence greeted students with a smile and a helping hand at the student drop-off area.
    Educator Kimberly Stence greeted students with a smile and a helping hand at the student drop-off area.
Marble Falls Independent School District officials said the first day of school, Wednesday, Aug. 18, was successful with no setbacks or unexpected occurances. Marble Falls Elementary School Principal Michael Haley credited the community with an easy first day. “Our families and students did a great job with arrival today,” he said in an email statement to The Highlander. “Our parents and…

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