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
“People say they were ‘December tired’ in October.” — Carol Rivera, president Peninsula Education Association
Crumbl Cookies is turning heads in the north end of town, and a new fish house is coming to the waterfront among other pending openings.
Unvaccinated students exposed to COVID-19 now miss a fraction of the in-person learning days formerly lost to quarantine, district officials report.
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.
“The kids do fine with the masks. It’s just kind of been their normal.” — Carlyn HansonSmith, fourth-grade teacher
Employees who have claimed a medical or religious exemption must test weekly.
Two-time incumbent and banker David Olson is running against mental health therapist Juanita Beard.
Jennifer Butler captured 54% of the vote in the August primary. Linda Ader garnered just 18%, but stands to gain more from two candidates she shared an ad with.
Mandate has had “minimal impact” on staffing and no impact to educational services, superintendent says.
