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“I’m sad that the place where I made my memories is gone, but I’m excited that there’s a new place for other people to make those memories.” — Shannon Gillespie, former Artondale Elementary School student
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District transportation officials will evaluate road conditions over the weekend.
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An enrollment shortfall could take a toll on Peninsula School District’s budget, but coronavirus recovery funds will help.
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Upbeat music sounded from a speaker outside the new Artondale Elementary School on Monday. A steady stream of cars pulled up in front of the recently completed, two-story building. Staff opened the passenger doors for kids who emerged like rock stars. “Welcome to the first day at your new school!” they were greeted. Some of
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“People say they were ‘December tired’ in October.” — Carol Rivera, president Peninsula Education Association
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Unvaccinated students exposed to COVID-19 now miss a fraction of the in-person learning days formerly lost to quarantine, district officials report.
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Author Bronwyn Scott heads an esteemed group of presenters at the two-day virtual conference.
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District officials have wheels in motion to offer COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5-11 at upcoming school-based clinics pending FDA approval of the shot, which came Friday.
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“The kids do fine with the masks. It’s just kind of been their normal.” — Carlyn HansonSmith, fourth-grade teacher
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