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In a time of what can seem like unending negative news, it is heartening to remember that many positive, uplifting things are happening around us every day, particularly in our schools. The joy of seeing young people tackle hard problems, master new skills, and express their creativity is a constant source of inspiration to and from our teachers and staff, whose dedication helps them achieve their goals.

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Sequim students of all ages shared in some good reads for Read Across America Day on March 1, in conjunction with other students across the nation.

Students, parents cite scheduling conflicts

Labbe, Olsen finalists for town’s top civic award

Emiko Brock, Labbe, Olsen to be honored

It is the season of education budget building across our state both legislatively and locally. To this end, the Sequim School Board directors — along with other area school board contingents from Port Angeles, Port Townsend and Chimacum — recently spent a Day on the Hill advocating to House and Senate legislators in Olympia for funding to make up the state apportionment gaps that are leaving so many school districts in a financial lurch.

Three dedicated Sequim volunteers are being lauded for their service to the community after being named finalists for the 2023 Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award.

Soroptimist See’s sales help fund programs

The SHS flamingo flocks are back! Starting March 4, Sequim residents may find a flock of flamingos visiting their yard. Once again, parents of Sequim High School seniors are fundraising for the annual Safe and Sober Grad Party that follows the SHS gradation in June.