Students head back to school

August 31, 2022 11:30 am
West Mercer Elementary School students and their parents soaked up the sunshine on the first day of school on Aug. 31. Mercer Island School District students in grades 1-12 headed back to classes on that day. Photos by Andy Nystrom/ staff
West Mercer Elementary School students and their parents soaked up the sunshine on the first day of school on Aug. 31. Mercer Island School District students in grades 1-12 headed back to classes on that day. Photos by Andy Nystrom/ staff

West Mercer Elementary School students and their parents soaked up the sunshine on the first day of school on Aug. 31. Mercer Island School District students in grades 1-12 headed back to classes on that day. Photos by Andy Nystrom/ staff

West Mercer Elementary School Principal Megan Isakson greets students and parents on Aug. 31. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

West Mercer Elementary School Principal Megan Isakson greets students and parents on Aug. 31. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

West Mercer Elementary School Principal Megan Isakson greets students and parents on Aug. 31. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo