The Guerrero family crosses Jasper Road under the watchful eye of the crossing guards on the first day of school at Douglas Gardens Elementary in Springfield, Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Credit: Craig Strobeck / Lookout Eugene-SpringfieldPosted inEducation
First day of school at Douglas Gardens Elementary in Springfield: A photo gallery
Wednesday, Sept. 9, was the first day of school for most students across Lane County, including at Douglas Gardens Elementary School in Springfield.
Educational assistant Jenny Moyer with kindergarten students in class on the first day of school at Douglas Gardens Elementary in Springfield, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. Credit: Craig Strobeck / Lookout Eugene-SpringfieldReturning students greet friends on the first day of school at Douglas Gardens Elementary in Springfield, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. Credit: Craig Strobeck / Lookout Eugene-SpringfieldFifth grade teacher Brandy Edwards talks with her class on the first day of school at Douglas Gardens Elementary in Springfield, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. Credit: Craig Strobeck / Lookout Eugene-SpringfieldLegos are popular in the kindergarten class on the first day of school at Douglas Gardens Elementary in Springfield, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. Credit: Craig Strobeck / Lookout Eugene-SpringfieldStaff member Iris Sanchez greets the Guerrero family on the first day of school at Douglas Gardens Elementary in Springfield, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. Credit: Craig Strobeck / Lookout Eugene-SpringfieldIce Nee drops off her children, Walter and Ernest, on the first day of school at Douglas Gardens Elementary in Springfield, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. Credit: Craig Strobeck / Lookout Eugene-SpringfieldEarly students outside the entrance gate on the first day of school at Douglas Gardens Elementary in Springfield, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. Credit: Craig Strobeck / Lookout Eugene-SpringfieldStaff member Barbara Mirkovich greets arriving students on the first day of school at Douglas Gardens Elementary in Springfield, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. Credit: Craig Strobeck / Lookout Eugene-SpringfieldFifth grade students listen to teacher Brandy Edwards on the first day of school at Douglas Gardens Elementary in Springfield, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. Credit: Craig Strobeck / Lookout Eugene-SpringfieldChristina Donaldson and Ken Agee escort Kirsten to class on the first day of school at Douglas Gardens Elementary in Springfield, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. Credit: Craig Strobeck / Lookout Eugene-SpringfieldFifth-grade teacher Brandy Edwards begins her 21st year of classroom teaching on the first day of school at Douglas Gardens Elementary in Springfield, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. Credit: Craig Strobeck / Lookout Eugene-SpringfieldHugs are part of the first day of school at Douglas Gardens Elementary in Springfield, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. Credit: Craig Strobeck / Lookout Eugene-SpringfieldStaff member Anna Mcmullen instructs a student crossing guard, Catalee, on the first day of school at Douglas Gardens Elementary in Springfield, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. Credit: Craig Strobeck / Lookout Eugene-SpringfieldStudent crossing guard Salome on duty during first day of school arrivals at Douglas Gardens Elementary in Springfield, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. Credit: Craig Strobeck / Lookout Eugene-Springfield
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