Principal Dr. Lisa Longoria, right, welcomes students and parents back to school for the first day at George Washington Charter School in Palm Desert, Calif., August 20, 2025. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun

Students and parents enter George Washington Charter School for the fist day of school in Palm Desert, Calif., August 20, 2025. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun

Teachers welcome new students to the first day of school at George Washington Charter School in Palm Desert, Calif., August 20, 2025. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun

Students take photos before the start of the first day of school at George Washington Charter School in Palm Desert, Calif., August 20, 2025. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun

Facutly members helps students and their parents find their classrooms during the first day of schoo

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