Photos: Back to School 2019 in Arlington

Arlington Public Schools students returned to class this morning as fall unofficially kicked off on the day after Labor Day.

No major problems have been reported thus far on the roads, just the normal “Terrible Traffic Tuesday” increase in traffic volume on local arterials and highways, as well as some crashes and other hazards.

In Arlington, drivers were asked to slow down and take note of new traffic patterns near new and newly-repurposed schools, including Dorothy Hamm Middle School in Cherrydale, The Heights Building on Wilson Blvd in Rosslyn, and the Montessori Public School of Arlington on S. Highland Street. Another change this school year: the newly-renamed Washington-Liberty High School.

Arlington County Police, meanwhile, are out conducting high-visibility enforcement around school zones doay.

APS has been active on social media this morning, showing back-to-school scenes from around the county. A number of those posts are below.

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The busiest place in Arlington County is the bus yard as drivers get their buses ready to pick up students on the first day! #APSBack2School

A post shared by Arlington Public Schools (@apsvirginia) on Sep 3, 2019 at 3:34am PDT

Students bursting with energy @ASFSOnline. Ready for the new school year #APSBack2School Go, ASFS Lightning Bolts! #APSisAwesome pic.twitter.com/TFijOHsBLP

— Arlington Public Schools (@APSVirginia) September 3, 2019

Lots of excitement at Abingdon as students wait to enter the building. #APSBack2School pic.twitter.com/JpRka2kkpJ

— Arlington Public Schools (@APSVirginia) September 3, 2019

On the first day of school, Interim Superintendent @JohnsonCintia & @ArlingtonVaPD Captain Donahue are at the new Dorothy Hamm Middle School welcoming students & families back this morning! #APSBack2School pic.twitter.com/Rpg3wa86ZD

— Arlington Public Schools (@APSVirginia) September 3, 2019

Big smiles for 1st day back at @SwansonAdmirals Students make us happy! @SwansonAPHall @APS_OEE @APS_SecondaryEd #APSBack2School pic.twitter.com/Tmg1q7p6pa

— Arlington Public Schools (@APSVirginia) September 3, 2019

.@Ashlawneagles are already hard at work on day 1 and ready to have a great year. #APSBack2School pic.twitter.com/DC4zIGQ9tf

— Arlington Public Schools (@APSVirginia) September 3, 2019

Enthusiastic students welcome back peers for #APSBack2School. Ready for first day @GeneralsPride @WLHSIBProgram pic.twitter.com/0Q8PJ5NdRx

— Arlington Public Schools (@APSVirginia) September 3, 2019

Photos via Arlington Public Schools, Arlington County Police