Back to school in La Conner this year means back to the computer screen for students and teachers alike.

La Conner Schools teachers and staff began training remotely last week with the new distance learning platforms that will be used to instruct students at least through fall semester due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On-line classes in La Conner are scheduled to start Sept. 14.

For La Conner teachers and para-educators, the usual end of summer on-campus camaraderie with colleagues renewing friendships and sharing vacation updates prior to in-person strategy sessions was replaced starting last...