Classes resume Tuesday in Uvalde, Texas.
The trauma of the May 24 shooting at Robb Elementary School in which 21 people died still lingers in the small town after a summer of mourning.
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The start of school will look and feel different for the survivors of the shooting.
Robb Elementary will never reopen but many students and staff will return to other campuses in the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District.
Fill out the form below to share your messages of comfort and encouragement with the Uvalde community. Don’t see the form? Click here.
These are some of the kind messages that have been submitted so far:
“People in Santa Fe know your pain and sorrow. Please keep hope in your hearts, and stay strong, through the tough times. Y’all are always in our thoughts and prayers.” - The Wilson Family, Santa Fe, Texas
“Myself and fellow HC Deputies stand by you, Uvalde Strong. May God wrap his loving hands around you to give comfort, security and love. May God give you Peace, Healing and Love.” - Ray of Houston
“May you all be blessed with love and care as you continue to heal, recover from trauma and build new lives without your loved ones. Let those loved ones stay present in every day to help you to find hope and strength. Finally, let your love stay strong through memories as you re-build the Uvalde community together.” - Barbara Johnson of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
“As a fellow elementary school teacher in Texas my heart is broken for what happened this year in your city. We stand with you in solidarity as you return to school this year. I hope each of you can find a way to draw strength from each other as you begin the 2022-23 school year. I pray you can hold dear the good memories of your fellow school mates that were taken so young. " - Tracy Bonay of Houston
“I cry as I write these words. To all residents of Uvalde, I pray that, with the grace of God, you will heal from the traumatic event of last May, and grow closer to one another. To the families who lost loved ones, my heart aches for you, and I pray that God will hold you close in his arms to ease your grief.” - Karen O of Georgetown, Texas
“Praying for safety and healing as your school community comes together again. Our thoughts are with you all. And may those in positions of power be called to action or replaced with those who will act to defend Texans.” - Lara Davis of Houston
“Prayers from Stafford, Texas.. Dear lord put your healing hands on all students, parents, teachers, and the entire Uvalde community as they start first day of school after the horrible tragedy that took place months back. Take the fear anxiety sadness away and replace it with laughter joy happiness. In Jesus name I pray amen!” - Makayla Delgado of Stafford, Texas
“Thinking of everyone in Uvalde as school begins again. There will never be words to express the deep love I hold for each of you. Your courage and tenacity are beyond anything imaginable. My prayers are with you. I will be wearing maroon on Tuesday. God be with you as you continue your journeys through this difficult time.” - Maggie J of Houston
“We think about the kids and there families everyday and are in our prayers. My girls will wear maroon tomorrow in honor of the lost lives and for the survivors that start a new school year. May the Lord be with us all.” - Debbie Tomasino of Spring, Texas
“May God be with you as you move forward to the next chapter. His rod and staff will comfort you. Be courageous.” - Laura Morales of Texas
“My heartfelt prayers are with your community as you move forward into the new school year. May you find the strength from your family, friends, community and total strangers like myself to move forward and face each day. Know you are not alone.” - Patricia Zlotnik of Cypress, Texas
“Prayers to the city of Uvalde as well as all the students and staff that will walk into the school today. You all are UVALDE STRONG, keep your head up and make your classmates and teachers in Heaven proud of you for being strong and getting through the first day of school. GCCISD stands behind you all in being Uvalde Strong!” - Veronica Randolph of Baytown, Texas
“May the lord look upon all the children who are returning to school. That their mind be at their school work and not on the past. They are so brave in returning . May God bless them.” - Jose Casares of Houston
“Your courage is an inspiration to the world and the legacy of lives lost are in the hearts of all Texans for continued prayers of healing✝️” - Lillie Lewisi of Houston