Mom Lesley Hernandez herds a pig-tailed Abigail Ortiz, pre-schooler, while holding baby Leilani Grimaldo, as Aiden Ortiz, a first grade student at Monett Elementary School brings up the rear on the first day of classes. Blaine Bridges,far left, who was directing both motorists and pedestrian traffic at the campus, ensured everyone cleared the driveway safely. Melonie Roberts/mroberts@cherryroad.com
Lilia Nixon, third grade, and Liam Cantwell, second grade, were enthusiastic about returning to classes on Tuesday morning at Monett Elementary School. Melonie Roberts/mroberts@cherryroad.com Blaine…
