Students head back to class

Farmington Daily Times

Students listen to social studies teacher Gary Zuniga Monday during the first day of classes at C.V. Koogler Middle School in Aztec.

Use extra caution when driving as San Juan County schools open up for another school year. School is back in session this week in the Aztec, Bloomfield and Central Consolidated school districts. Students return to Farmington's schools next week.

C.V. Koogler Middle School students Raillee Rasmussen, left, Cash Carruth and Preston Paschall assist assist school staff members Monday during the first day of school at C.V. Koogler Middle School in Aztec.

C.V. Koogler Middle School Physical Education teacher Paul Mitchell, center, plays tag with his students during an activity Monday at C.V. Koogler Middle School in Aztec.

Arlem Yazzie goes to class Monday during the first day of school at C.V. Koogler Middle School in Aztec.

C.V. Koogler Middle School students head to class, Monday at C.V. Koogler Middle School in Aztec.