Members of the Austin High School Link Crew hang up a sign as they prepare to return for the new school year Monday morning. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Students return to the halls of Austin High School Monday morning. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

AHS Link Crew members Mady Duenes, left, and Julie Nesvold reach out to a returning student to take a picture Monday morning on the first day of school. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Members of Austin High School’s Link Crew welcome students back to the school Monday morning. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com