Pasadena Unified School District reopened Monday, welcoming hundreds of children who only weeks ago watched the Eaton Fire consume their homes. Administrators describe the return as emotional yet hopeful, trusting in what they call the students’ remarkable resilience.

Herman and Juanita Landry lost their home to the Eaton Fire on their 62nd wedding anniversary. They are among thousands affected by the fire, which has claimed 16 lives and destroyed over 7,000 structures.