Photos: Georgetown ISD students head back to school

6-year-old Camden Velez happily settles into his kindergarten classroom on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the first day of classes at George Washington Carver Elementary School.

Amanda Bueno walks with her son Roman, 8, on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the first day of classes at George Washington Carver Elementary School.

Families line up for entry to the school on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the first day of classes at George Washington Carver Elementary School.

10-year-old 5th grader Grandtham Hunt waits for school entry with his mom Beth Hunt on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the first day of classes at George Washington Carver Elementary School. Carver begins the school year with 672 students.

Fifth-grader Grace Homan waits for school entry with her dad John Homan on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the first day of classes at George Washington Carver Elementary School.

Physical education instructor Amber Sladecek helps direct incoming traffic on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the first day of classes at George Washington Carver Elementary School.

Principal Charlotte Young greets families on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the first day of classes at George Washington Carver Elementary School.

Principal Charlotte Young greets families and students on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the first day of classes at George Washington Carver Elementary School.

Emily and Sean Arciniaga take photos with their kindergartener son Owen, 5, on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the first day of classes at George Washington Carver Elementary School.

Kindergartener Ronald Pierre, Jr. who turns 5 on Sunday, gives a high-five to his father, Army Second Lt. Ronald Pierre on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the first day of classes at George Washington Carver Elementary School.

Kindergartener Ronald Pierre Jr., who will be 5 on Sunday, has fun in his classroom on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the first day of classes at George Washington Carver Elementary School.

Mom Amilia Pierre spends time with her kindergartener son Ronald Pierre Jr., who turns 5 on Sunday, before saying goodbye for the day on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the first day of classes at George Washington Carver Elementary School.

Dad Bruce Velez gives a goodbye hug to his son Camden, 6, on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the first day of classes at George Washington Carver Elementary School.

4-year-old Jayden Villafranco gets encouragement and support from his father Emilio Villafranco before going into his Pre-K classroom on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the first day of classes at George Washington Carver Elementary School.

4-year-old Jayden Villafranco gets encouragement from his father Emilio Villafranco before going into his Pre-K classroom on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the first day of classes at George Washington Carver Elementary School.

5-year-old Arianna Farias settles into her kindergarten classroom on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the first day of classes at George Washington Carver Elementary School.

Shraddha Mismra takes a photo of her son Migel, 4, before he goes into his Pre-K classroom on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the first day of classes at George Washington Carver Elementary School.

First grader Sevyn Wilkerson heads to her classroom after visiting with principal Charlotte Young on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the first day of classes at George Washington Carver Elementary School.