Havasu Preparatory Academy’s first day of school was Wednesday morning in Lake Havasu City. It was a morning filled with mostly excited kids and just a few kindergarten tears as they entered the school yard with their parents.

“This year, we are offering hybrid online school Monday, Wednesday and Friday online for fifth-eighth-grade students. Tuesday and Thursday is in person class for them. Parents can still sign up,” said Principal Dana Mills. Parents can get more information by calling the front office.

This year, the school is also offering full day preschool and a free afterschool program.

Here are photos from HPA first day of school.

Faye Reid and Liz Webb take photos of Kaenen Dean and Riley Webb on the first day of school at HPA Wednesday. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

First grade teacher Michele Lin hugs a student on the first day of school at HPA. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

Principal Dana Mills welcomes a student to the first day of school at HPA. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

Jillian Danielson/RiverScene