Last Updated on August 20, 2018 5:56 pm
It was back to school time in Watauga County on Monday. After 72 days of summer vacation, students filled the eight elementary schools and Watauga High to get the 2018-19 year underway.
Garrett Price, Director of Communications for Watauga County Schools, tells WataugaOnline.com that enrollment is the highest in about 15 years with 4,630 students enrolled.
“The first day of school went very well. Everything ran just like it should. This is such an exciting time of year for us and we are so happy to have all our students and teachers back for a new year.” Price went on to say.
Here’s a look at the first day back via social media.
Nine schools + 100 miles + 4,650 students + 700 colleagues = one VERY proud superintendent on the first day of school! #WeAreWatauga
— Scott Elliott (@scottelliott_nc) August 20, 2018
Made it all the way around the county, so finally, welcome back to @WHSPioneerPride folks. It was so good to see every back! #WeAreWatauga pic.twitter.com/FU50xhXK2i
— WataugaCountySchools (@WataugaSchools) August 20, 2018
Over at @ValleCrucisSch students are being welcomed back under their own awning! Wonder of @matthewskatiej is involved? #WeAreWatauga pic.twitter.com/lMU4ABppLD
— WataugaCountySchools (@WataugaSchools) August 20, 2018
Hello to our new Kinder friends at @bethel_school. The place is looking great with it's new coat of paint! #WeAreWatauga pic.twitter.com/hltTQksI36
— WataugaCountySchools (@WataugaSchools) August 20, 2018
Bright happy faces this morning at @MabelSchool #WeAreWatauga pic.twitter.com/XIeEqumjDE
— WataugaCountySchools (@WataugaSchools) August 20, 2018
And hello to all our @GreenValley_828 pals, too! #WeAreWatauga pic.twitter.com/DoYFQoPDbM
— WataugaCountySchools (@WataugaSchools) August 20, 2018
Welcome back @HardinPark_WCS! #WeAreWatauga pic.twitter.com/r3AehTvuHS
— WataugaCountySchools (@WataugaSchools) August 20, 2018
Good morning from @PKYPatriots!! Can't wait to see everyone today! Welcome back! #WeAreWatauga pic.twitter.com/DbQSS2Ub6C
— WataugaCountySchools (@WataugaSchools) August 20, 2018
Good morning from @BRSRockets. Our friends from @WBTV_News are up the mountain visiting on day one! Welcome back Rockets! #WeAreWatauga pic.twitter.com/N4uKyohCPl
— WataugaCountySchools (@WataugaSchools) August 20, 2018
#breaking Buses started leaving a few minutes ago. Mtn schools starting early so they are prepared for what winter might throw at them. pic.twitter.com/KQMsV2QyHi
— Steve Ohnesorge WBTV (@WBTVSteveO) August 20, 2018
#breaking School buses have hit the road in Watauga Co. Sorry kids, summer is over. #schooldays #WBTVandMe
— Steve Ohnesorge WBTV (@WBTVSteveO) August 20, 2018
