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Retiring Teachers!

Ella Heverly, Reporter • May 15, 2024

These teachers are considered retirees after the 2023-2024 school year ends. With a range of  24 years to an astounding 37 years, all of the educators have been working for the district! Enjoy the presence of these teachers and the principal as the days count down to them exiting the building for the last time.

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Ella Heverly
Ella Heverly, Reporter
Hi! My name is Ella, and I am in 8th grade. I am honored to be on the news writing team! I hope to work with you and am looking forward to writing stories for our school website, Livewire! I found writing to be fun, and I am here now! In my free time I like to read, spend time with my friends and watch movies. I am a part of the Blair Regional YMCA swim team and am looking to join track. I am so excited to help our website and write stories for you to read and enjoy!