Liberty Elementary in South Riding is one of three new schools that opened yesterday in Loudoun County. Assistant Principal Paul Thiesson, greets a reluctant student with an outstretched hand as K-3 gifted teacher, Vicki Schoenly, hands him his bus color.

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The entry hall of Liberty Elementary, which opened yesterday in South Riding, is a swarm of activity.

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Principal Angela Gwynne-Atwater, of Liberty Elementary, one of three new schools that opened yesterday, prepares cards listing the color of the bus the kids will ride.

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Eric and Kari Doffermyre wave to their daughter, Deanna, 5 at Liberty Elementary School in South Riding. Many parents put their children on the bus then drove to the school to greet them.

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Yooky and Dae C. Song greet their children, Michelle, 9 and Matthew, 7, who have just stepped off their bus at Liberty Elementary School in South Riding. Liberty is one of three new schools that opened in Loudoun yesterday.

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Liberty Elementary, one of three new schools that opened yesterday in Loudoun County. The Delean siblings - Camy, 8; Brigham, 7; Baylie, 10; and Parker, 6 - pose outside the school for their mother, Jen Delean.

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