I am grateful to live in a community that is so supportive of its young people. Thanks to everyone who has bought raffle tickets and popcorn in support of the planned fifth-grade trip to Juneau. Unfortunately, lack of snow and a canceled ferry resulted in a cancellation of the trip this year. Instead, the students will travel to Juneau next year.

I would especially like to thank Scott Rossman with the Stump Company for his donation of a cord of wood for our fall raffle. He has been helping the class with this fundraiser for a number of years and his generosity is deeply appreciated.

Jansy Hansen, 5th Grade Teacher HBSD