Biden greets DC students, affectionately addresses female middle schooler.

President Joe Biden and First Lady ​Jill Biden Welcome Students Back to⁣ School

President Joe Biden⁤ and first lady Jill Biden made a special ​visit to a middle school in Washington to personally welcome students back to school. The atmosphere was filled with excitement ‌and a few ⁢memorable moments.

The president entered an eighth-grade⁢ math class at Eliot-Hine​ Middle ⁤School, and to his delight, one student loudly exclaimed, “Joe Biden!” The president warmly hugged a⁢ female ​student‌ who expressed her thrill at seeing him, even asking her if she aspired to become president one day.

As the first lady stood nearby, Joe Biden held hands with the enthusiastic student. He then proceeded to engage with the rest of the​ class, discussing the challenges of returning to school after a long break.

“The ​hardest thing, I think, is when you come back —” the ‍president paused, making eye ⁤contact with a female student. “What’s the matter, baby?”

The‍ student burst into laughter, and Biden continued his talk, addressing the class about the workload they face upon returning to school.

“The hardest thing is to ⁢come back after three months of not doing any work, ⁢not doing ​any homework, and all ‍of a sudden,​ you have a lot to ⁤make up. You⁤ have a lot to catch up⁣ from the end of the last year,” he explained.

Curious about their ⁤experiences, the president asked the students, “What’s your hardest ⁢subject?” Their unanimous response was “Math.”

Before leaving, the first lady extended her well wishes for a “great school year” ​to ⁣the students. She also⁢ encouraged those who may be struggling at home to trust their ⁢teachers for ​support.

After their classroom visit, the⁢ Bidens took the time to greet seventh graders during their lunch break.​ As they interacted with the students, the president occasionally coughed ⁢into his hand while ⁤shaking hands, ensuring their safety.

Washington-area doctors have been cautioning ‍parents about the rise in COVID-19 cases in the region due to summer travel. They advise students ⁤to isolate, watch for symptoms, get tested, and⁢ wear masks⁢ if they test positive.

Notable attendees at the president’s visit included Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser, District of Columbia Public Schools Chancellor Lewis Ferebee, and Principal Marlene Magrino. Eliot-Hine Middle⁣ School, which was⁣ established in ‍1931, ⁢currently​ educates around 300 students from Washington.

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