West Park Elementary School counselor Jenni Hightower, left, welcomes students with hugs and high-fives for the first day of school on Tuesday in Moscow.Liesbeth Powers/Daily News
Nora Bowd jumps from the entrance sign at West Park Elementary after taking a first day of school photo for the start of 1st grade on Tuesday in Moscow.Liesbeth Powers/Daily News
Bethany Martens (left) helps second-grader Aribella Laney with her backpack at West Park Elementary School drop-off for the first day of school Tuesday in Moscow.Liesbeth Powers/Daily News
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