PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Students at one school in Philadelphia are starting the new school year with a new school.

The grand reopening of Frankford High School happened on Monday, just one week before the first day of school, and two and a half years after the school was closed due to asbestos issues.

"It's pretty exciting," said Michael Calderone, principal of Frankford High School, "considering it's been two and a half years since we left."

Officials with the School District of Philadelphia cut the ribbon on Monday morning to celebrate the $29.9 million project.

"We are reopening possibilities and opportunities for our students," said Reginald Streater, the School District of Philadelphia Board of Education president.

Every classroom that was part of the affected area received a

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