GISD students start new school year

  • Pre-K student Alex Tafs, 4, spends quiet time with his grandmother Toni Powell before going into his classroom on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Pre-K student Alex Tafs, 4, spends quiet time with his grandmother Toni Powell before going into his classroom on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • 5-year-old Oliver Brown, left, a kindergartner, spends time with his father Derek Brown outside with other families before the doors open for classes on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    5-year-old Oliver Brown, left, a kindergartner, spends time with his father Derek Brown outside with other families before the doors open for classes on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Kindergartner Analeia Alaniz, 5, gets a goodbye hug from her mom Nancy Garcia as she gets ready for class on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Kindergartner Analeia Alaniz, 5, gets a goodbye hug from her mom Nancy Garcia as she gets ready for class on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • 8-year-old Rina Metaliaj, left, a third grader, and her sister Adela, 10, a fifth grader, wore matching outfits as they waited for classes to begin on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    8-year-old Rina Metaliaj, left, a third grader, and her sister Adela, 10, a fifth grader, wore matching outfits as they waited for classes to begin on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Michael Harrington gives a goodbye hug to his daughter Morgan, 5, a kindergartner, as she prepares for class on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Michael Harrington gives a goodbye hug to his daughter Morgan, 5, a kindergartner, as she prepares for class on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Victoria Vasquez, left, and her husband Guadalupe Gonzalez, right, wait for the front doors to open with their sons Iker Gonzalez, 6, and Gael Santiago Gonzalez, 7, on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Victoria Vasquez, left, and her husband Guadalupe Gonzalez, right, wait for the front doors to open with their sons Iker Gonzalez, 6, and Gael Santiago Gonzalez, 7, on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Students and their families prepare to enter the building as the doors open at 7:20 a.m. on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Students and their families prepare to enter the building as the doors open at 7:20 a.m. on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Kindergartner Nate Tafs, 5, gets his photo taken by his mom Baylee Tafs, right, on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Kindergartner Nate Tafs, 5, gets his photo taken by his mom Baylee Tafs, right, on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Second grader Olivia Gaines, left, celebrating her 7th birthday today, says goodbye to her little brother Ezra Watkins, 3, as she prepares to go into her classroom on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Second grader Olivia Gaines, left, celebrating her 7th birthday today, says goodbye to her little brother Ezra Watkins, 3, as she prepares to go into her classroom on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Olivia Gaines, who turns 7 today, settles into her second grade classroom, looking toward the door at her parents and little brother, 3-year-old Ezra Watkins on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Olivia Gaines, who turns 7 today, settles into her second grade classroom, looking toward the door at her parents and little brother, 3-year-old Ezra Watkins on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • 3-year-old Ezra Watkins, left, well-bonded with his second-grade sister Olivia Gaines (7-years-old today) was feeling down about having to go home without her on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Olivia is at far back right. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    3-year-old Ezra Watkins, left, well-bonded with his second-grade sister Olivia Gaines (7-years-old today) was feeling down about having to go home without her on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Olivia is at far back right. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Dr. Jennifer Spears, Annie Purl principal, greets children as they enter the school on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Dr. Jennifer Spears, Annie Purl principal, greets children as they enter the school on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Pre-K students make their way to the cafeteria for breakfast on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Pre-K students make their way to the cafeteria for breakfast on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Pre-K students make their way to the cafeteria for breakfast on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Pre-K students make their way to the cafeteria for breakfast on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • James Lincoln says goodbye to his kindergartner daughter Amelia, 5, as she prepares for class on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    James Lincoln says goodbye to his kindergartner daughter Amelia, 5, as she prepares for class on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.

    School was back in session in Georgetown ISD on August 14.