(AP) — The 17-year-old victim of an attack at a Lincoln high school has been warmly greeted as she returned to classes.

Ellen Kopetzky got a standing ovation Tuesday morning when she entered the gym at Pius X High School.

In brief remarks to teachers, administrators and fellow students, Kopetzky said it was “great to be back.”

She was attacked Oct. 7 in a school bathroom by another student. Kopetzky was released from a hospital the next day, after facial surgery.

The 16-year-old suspect fled the school and was found on Oct. 8 in southeast Kansas. She’s since returned and is charged as an adult. The Associated Press is not using the girl’s name because the AP generally doesn’t identify juveniles accused of crimes.