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La Conner Schools held an Open House Tuesday to welcome students back to campus. The first day of school is Wednesday.

“It was a great turnout,” said Superintendent David Cram.

Director of Teaching and Learning Beth Clothier said more than 500 people attended the open house events between the elementary and middle/high school buildings. Among them were several new students to the district, an important addition since full-time enrollment is the primary factor in determining state funding for Washington’s public schools.

Photos by Nate Bolton/Special to La Conner Community News

Kindergartener Kyro with his teacher Ms. Wigal.

Paraeducator Corey Catubo greets students during La Conner Schools Open House.
Teacher Juliene Wall meets kindergartener Austin for the first time during the open house.
Natalie Johnson shows her paperwork as her sister Lucy looks on.
Parker Rives, band assistant, inspects a trumpet with band student Cecelia as she completes paperwork .