Change and continuity were celebrated simultaneously at La Conner Schools last week.

School district retirees and those not returning in the fall as well as the volunteers who invest hours of their time on campus were honored May 23 during a 75-minute open house reception in the middle school gymnasium.

Six retirees who have served for a combined total of 124 years were formally recognized.

So, too, were over 100 volunteers who assist with tutoring chaperoning, monitoring, speaking, reading and other school-related activities.

Superintendent Will Nelson and others lauded retirees Susann...