Despite multiple setbacks at the beginning of the school year – only one teacher, no working school bus, and no cook – the Klukwan School is thriving, according to staff.

“This school year has started out to be the best year we’ve had in quite a while,” said secretary Frances Leak.

Longterm subsititute Justina Hotch added, “the year is starting off in a really postitive way considering all the challenges.”

Due to staff turnover and…