Homecoming at La Conner schools will be earlier than usual this year.

That is true, at least, for the district’s new assistant principal and athletics director.

School Board members last week hired La Conner alum Christine Bruffy Tripp, currently the principal at Concrete High School, to return to her alma mater starting July 1.

The board decision was unanimous, with member Lynette Bruffy Cram – Tripp’s sister – recusing herself from the vote.

Tripp previously served an administrative internship at La Conner schools, middle and high school principal Kathy Herrera reminded bo...