(photo by Edwin Folven)

LAUSD Superintendent John Deasy (right) met with principal Amy Diaz and LAUSD Board Member Steve Zimmer at Laurel Span School on Tuesday, during the first day of classes. Laurel Span School is offering an 8th grade for the first time this year. Approximately 375 students returned to the campus at 935 N. Hayworth Ave. this year.