It's been a big 'Back to School' week for many students in Grand Junction.

This past Thursday we saw students heading in for orientation in the late afternoon, and this week we are starting to see photos of faculty and staff welcoming students back for the new year ahead.

The summer sure flew by quickly but thanks to people like School Resource Officer Mike, the students and staff have a lot more to smile about.

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Welcome Back to Central High School

Over at Central High School, students got to see a friendly face this week as SRO Mike was on hand to show off some Central pride and welcome back the students. As you'll see in the gallery below, SRO Mike is sure enjoying what will be his 'Senior Year' at the school. There are also plenty of parents and staff who are thankful to have him on campus.

School Resource Officer Mike Welcomes Students Back to Central High School

SRO Mike is celebrating his 'Senior Year' at Central High School and was on hand to welcome the students back to school this week.

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