First grade student Lunna Juarez is greeted by her teacher Regina Herrera on the first day of school at Adams Elementary School in Costa Mesa, CA on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Aria, left, and Isabelle Hsieh-Min have their photo taken by their dad Terry in front of a Welcome Back sign on the first day of classes at Adams Elementary School in Costa Mesa, CA on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Principal Joe Erven takes a photo of the Bradshaw family on the first day of classes at Adams Elementary School in Costa Mesa, CA on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

JJ Nicolas gets a goodbye kiss from her mom Jessica on the first day of school at Adams Elementa

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