EVERGREEN, Colo. (KDVR) — Students at Evergreen High School in Colorado are taking their first steps back onto campus just over two weeks after a shooting that left the community shaken.

Senior Sylvia Howell said the return will be filled with hugs, tears and a shared sense of healing.

“I think there’s going to be a lot of hugs, maybe some tears, which has been kind of the story of the last few weeks,” Howell said.

The Jefferson County School District is staggering the reopening to support students and staff. • Monday: Staff returned to prepare classrooms. • Early this week: Parent information sessions held. • Thursday and Friday: Optional half days welcome students back for the first time.

Howell said she plans to be there. “I think it’s important we get back because … to come t

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