School board reviews service graduation requirement

The drive to reinstate student public service hours as a La Conner High School graduation requirement intersected Monday with a concrete example of the level of community support enjoyed by the school district.

School Board members at their 75-minute Sept. 25 hybrid meeting expressed appreciation for a donation of 11 ukuleles by the La Conner Arts Commission to the elementary music program.

Board President Susie Deyo cited the commitment demonstrated by the group as a prime reason of the great value for everyone when students engage in the community to mutually strengthen bonds.

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