School days resume

From left, Anyssa Garza and Alexa Martinez work on their reports of famed explorers in Carlyz Hertz' fifth grade classroom at Hacker Middle School last week.

Following a two-week recess, classes across the school district resumed Jan. 5.

A change to this year's school calendar wrapped up first semester classes and final exams before the Christmas break, allowing students to return to classrooms with a fresh start. Photo by Brian S. Orban