17 of the Sweetest, Funniest, and Most Relatable Back-to-School Photos of the Year

If you've already snagged your kiddo oodles of folders, markers, and glue and dusted off their lunch boxes, that can only mean one thing: it's back-to-school season. And while every mom and dad is hoping their kids come home with good grades and a few new friends this year, there's no better way to commemorate a new beginning other than with a photo shoot.

While some kiddos are less than eager for their first day back, others seem to be fully embracing the adventure ahead. Either way, one thing's for sure: parents will remember these precious moments forever.

Scroll through to see some of the sweetest — and just downright hilarious — back-to-school photos we've seen so far, and don't forget to snap a few pictures of your brood on their first day back in the classroom.

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Can Hilaria and Alec Baldwin's daughter Carmen possibly get any cuter? Answer: um, no!

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Holly Perkins

This little girl clearly knows how to bring the noise!

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Justin Trudeau posed with his three kiddos before their first day back.

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Lynnsie Taylor

Aw! This little guy doesn't seem to thrilled about starting kindergarten. Bonus points for wanting to be a "cow hauler" when he grows up.

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Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard walked hand in hand when they dropped Lincoln off for her first day of kindergarten. So sweet!

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Lindsay Sutton

Raise your hand if this kid's lazy back-to-school sign is totally relatable . . .

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Elton John shared this adorable photo of his sons with the caption, "Can't believe how time is passing. They are growing up so fast in the nicest possible way. I love them more and more each day."

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Focused on You Photography

That feeling when you have nine more years of back-to-school photos.

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Don't let the adorable pink bows fool you! Little Luna had quite the first day back and even admitted to pushing a boy on her first day. Uh-oh!

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Instagram | moricat

We have to admit, this mean mug is just too flippin' adorable.

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Wiz Khalifa posted a photo of his son Sebastian on his first day. Apparently, he rode the bus and everything!

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Jessica S

This pretty much sums up high school!

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Tamera Mowry's daughter Ariah certainly knows how to strike a pose.

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Obviously Boomer Phelps is ready to take the school year by storm. Isn't he just he cutest?

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Katherine Heigl shared how much of an emotional roller coaster sending your kids off can be with an honest caption: "I don't know why but watching them get on the bus and drive away always makes me cry a little. Then the bus pulls out of sight, I dry my eyes, pour myself a big glass of Champagne and shout 'CHEERS TO SEVEN WHOLE HOURS WITH ONLY ONE KID NEEDING MY ATTENTION!!'"

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Sarah Jessica Parker wished her kiddos the best of luck on their first day with a series of sweet Instagram posts.