Navajo Language Teacher Annabelle Smallcanyon leading cultural songs

Students and teachers get hyped up for the new year
Kindergarten students "catch a bubble" as they walk to their new classroom
First grade teacher Bailey Shupe meets her new students.

Principal Ryan Chee greets an enthusiastic student as he gets off the bus
The counselor's office inside the halls of Leupp Elementary School
Theresa the Tiger and Deon Chee greet Colten and Aiden Begaye on their first day of fifth grade and kindergarten at Leupp Elementary School on Aug. 9.

Mr. Chee greeting Eric Zilth and Carter Begay, fifth grade students.

Fifth grader Morgan Begay gets off the bus and high fives Mr. Chee.

Mr. Chee high fiving Diyani Watson at bus arrival.

Theresa Davis takes a quick air break
Brayden Chee practices dummy rope with Ian Smallcanyon, left, and Colten Begaye at the playground before classes begin.
School Principal Ryan Chee, setting the tone for the day at morning circle