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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-- The 2014-2015 school year is officially underway for West Michigan students.

On Sept. 2, which was the official start of classes for most schools, State Superintendent Mike Flanagan released this statement: 

"It’s a great day to be Back to School in Michigan !

Let me take a moment to wish everyone a positive and successful school year.

Our team here at the Michigan Department of Education, the State Board of Education, and I appreciate the hard work and daily dedication teachers, administrators, school board members, and other school staff devote to our children in Michigan.

I hope you enjoy this “refreshing” video made yesterday, and the challenge I give out. http://youtu.be/ySSJQJgN-FU

Wishing everyone a productive, healthy, and safe school year!!"

Dozens of parents are sharing photos of their children starting a new school year with WZZM 13.  You can find our complete photo gallery here.