Pouring rain drenched Davidson Elementary School kids on their way home Monday. Below, Steve Lamb of South Street snaps a photo of his kids Holland and Jackson before school Monday morning. (David Boraks photos)

Monday started a new school year at Charlotte Mecklenburg public schools and other area schools. It was a grey day, which ended in an after-school downpour (above).

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