School already back in session for two Phoenix-area school districts

PHOENIX — It is already time for some Arizona students to zip up their backpacks and sharpen their pencils.

The Chandler and Florence Unified Schools Districts welcomed back their students Monday.

Thousands of students across 57 schools in those districts are making the transition.

The increased traffic should alert drivers to obey the school zone speed limits, authorities said. Violators face heavy fines.

The Tempe Elementary School District heads back to school Aug. 3 while the Phoenix Elementary School District returns Aug. 5.

Find your child’s school district and its start date here.