Last Updated on August 22, 2016 8:24 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 2016-17 year underway.
Dr. Scott Elliott, Superintendent of Watauga County Schools shared with WataugaOnline.com some thoughts on the first day. “We had a great first day of school. All in all everything went very smoothly. I visited all nine schools today, and everywhere I went it was calm and quiet.”
“We had a couple of bus route issues to start, but we always do at the beginning of the year. We appreciate everyone's patience as we work to get things in place.”, he added. “I can't say enough about the hard work of our great staff members to prepare for the school year and to get it started off so smoothly. They are the absolute best!”
Here's a look at the first day back via social media.
Video from WBTV
The Pioneers were back on the trail of learning today! Thank you for a great first day @WataugaStuco! #WeAreWatauga pic.twitter.com/a1wVrBINQ4
— WataugaCountySchools (@WataugaSchools) August 22, 2016
Happy first day of school! The champions were all on track today at @ValleCrucisSch. #WeAreWatauga pic.twitter.com/s5C8Bgbzf3
— WataugaCountySchools (@WataugaSchools) August 22, 2016
It was all smiling faces today in beautiful @bethel_school . #WeAreWatauga pic.twitter.com/ZgKSE10SGl
— WataugaCountySchools (@WataugaSchools) August 22, 2016
It's a learning community at @covecreekschool. What a beautiful school! #WeAreWatauga pic.twitter.com/lvpwkOmw5c
— WataugaCountySchools (@WataugaSchools) August 22, 2016
They were lining up to learn today at @HardinPark_WCS . Thank you for a great first day! #WeAreWatauga pic.twitter.com/6RsstHw3WJ
— WataugaCountySchools (@WataugaSchools) August 22, 2016
The Rockets were blasting off to a great school year today! @BRSRockets #WeAreWatauga pic.twitter.com/w1CVBZsSza
— WataugaCountySchools (@WataugaSchools) August 22, 2016
Welcome back! They were all smiles at @ParkwayPatriots today! #WeAreWatauga pic.twitter.com/ETATJR7gWw
— WataugaCountySchools (@WataugaSchools) August 22, 2016
The first day was all gold at @GreenValley_828 today! #WeAreWatauga pic.twitter.com/uycDs0tbS1
— WataugaCountySchools (@WataugaSchools) August 22, 2016
It was a great first day of school at @MabelSchool! Welcome back! pic.twitter.com/inYzA5hzau
— WataugaCountySchools (@WataugaSchools) August 22, 2016
My friends and I are together again! Life is good. 😁 @WataugaSchools @ValleCrucisSch @matthewskatiej #WeAreWatauga pic.twitter.com/Gf1fJngueV
— Preston Clarke (@clarkep22) August 22, 2016
We do it big out in the Valle!😬 @WataugaSchools @MeredithJ510 @matthewskatiej #WeAreWatauga pic.twitter.com/k82Dr0FemE
— Preston Clarke (@clarkep22) August 22, 2016
ICYMI: In June Watauga Schools welcome 3 new buses, in full operation now. https://t.co/dkHTAUaAHj pic.twitter.com/ClL1JlDZLm
— WataugaRoads&Weather (@WataugaRoads) August 22, 2016
Be alert for buses on the roads and increased traffic in school zones as buses roll this afternoon for the first day back.
— WataugaRoads&Weather (@WataugaRoads) August 22, 2016
RT @JStephenMartin Welcome to the 2016-2017 school year to all Watauga County Schools employees! #WeAreWatauga pic.twitter.com/HcrDMxtVDQ
— HighCountry Realtors (@HighCountry_NC) August 22, 2016
Current principal Mark Hagaman and former principal Brenda Reese greet students and staff at Mabel. #WeAreWatauga pic.twitter.com/utasJzrOjU
— Stephen Martin (@JStephenMartin) August 22, 2016
#FirstDayofSchool and so it begins. Students arriving at Hardin Park school in Watauga County pic.twitter.com/mebr9NxONc
— Steve Ohnesorge WBTV (@WBTVSteveO) August 22, 2016
It's the first day of school for students in Watauga County. Watch for school buses and pedestrians. Everyone stay safe.
— Boone NC Police Dept (@boonepolice) August 22, 2016
Interesting sunrise in Boone. When it is red sky in the morning do students take warning? pic.twitter.com/pfWKxGYTGg
— Steve Ohnesorge WBTV (@WBTVSteveO) August 22, 2016
It's the first day of School for Watauga County Schools @WataugaSchools !! Good luck today !! 🏃👬👭📚📙
— Shae Byrd (@shae_byrd08) August 22, 2016
REMINDER – No left turn on 194 at Hardin Park School during posted hours. https://t.co/wrO006Ui0G pic.twitter.com/u9XM7FcCTH
— WataugaRoads&Weather (@WataugaRoads) August 22, 2016
Welcome WHS Freshmen…Class of 2020! @WataugaSchools #WeAreWatauga pic.twitter.com/RtEzAP5NGb
— Dr. Jennie McGuire (@drmcguirej) August 22, 2016
Best of luck on the new school year for all teachers, parents, and students @WataugaSchools. Here's to the best year yet! #wearewatauga
— Boone Area Chamber (@BooneNCChamber) August 22, 2016
Welcome WHS Seniors…Class of 2017! @WataugaSchools #WeAreWatauga pic.twitter.com/xMG6j1PAPf
— Dr. Jennie McGuire (@drmcguirej) August 22, 2016
Watauga Schools return to school today. Be advised of heavy traffic in school zones and buses on the roads. https://t.co/g3ySgeDhel
— WataugaRoads&Weather (@WataugaRoads) August 22, 2016
We're saying the pledge so it must be official! @jamielyndale #WeAreWatauga pic.twitter.com/0zTQwKUuKv
— Scott Elliott (@scottelliott_nc) August 22, 2016
The first school bus has hit the road in Watauga County. Better get ready kids! pic.twitter.com/B2PcsUUvqi
— Steve Ohnesorge WBTV (@WBTVSteveO) August 22, 2016
Let's roll. #firstdayofschool2016 #wearewatauga pic.twitter.com/ZctEQfaDwC
— Terry Gunnell-Beck (@gbterry) August 22, 2016
#FirstDayofSchool The calm before the chaos in Watauga County this morning. School starts in just a couple of hours. pic.twitter.com/JLYrNQpBKt
— Steve Ohnesorge WBTV (@WBTVSteveO) August 22, 2016
Happy first day of school Ashe, Avery and Watauga County Schools! #WCCB
— Kristine Zell (@kris_zell) August 22, 2016
