Student Kalli Potter waves to teachers as she takes part in Friday’s reverse parade rolling by teachers at Ellis Middle School and IJ Holton Intermediate School.

A band plays as families drive by IJ Holton Intermediate School during a reverse parade Friday afternoon. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Ellis Middle School Principal Jessica Cabeen greets families taking part in Friday’s reverse parade. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com