Digital Safety Information - LCSD recognizes that students need opportunities to learn and practice using technology appropriately. We work to ensure that all students are given instruction in safe, effective use of the tools available.

La Conner Schools is fortunate to have one laptop or iPad for every student in the district. This ubiquitous access to technology allows our staff and students K-12 to easily access educational materials from school or home, and more easily collaborate with teachers and peers. It helps facilitate more personalized instruction by allowing teachers to tailor lessons to the needs and abilities of individual students. While technology improves engagement by allowing students to explore and create, it also helps prepare students for future careers by giving them hands-on experience with the technologies they’ll be using in the workforce. LCSD has implemented technology solutions that help ensure that student use of their school devices on campus are monitored, filtered, and compliant with state and federal laws.

Please join us as we welcome back Dave Cram as our new Deputy Superintendent of Finance, Human Resources & Operations.

Dave was selected for this role for his extensive experience in Finance offices throughout the Pacific Northwest in large and small school districts. Dave is a long-time resident and is well-connected to our community. He genuinely cares about our school district and community. Dave Cram is a fifth-generation resident of La Conner, and he is very proud of this community. He started his career in School District Finance at La Conner and worked here for almost seventeen years before he advanced his career and expanded his knowledge in the Lakewood, Anacortes, and Marysville school districts. Dave is excited to be back working for LCSD. David’s parents, wife, children, nieces, nephews, and siblings are also proud La Conner Alumni. Dave is enthusiastic about seeing La Conner Schools continue to thrive as a positive place for kids to learn. Welcome home, David!!

LCHS Families filled the library to celebrate the successes of their students, who are members of the La Conner Chapter of the National Honor Society.

Congratulations Kendall Lee, Morgan Huizenga, Natalee Koch, Isa Gonzales-Rojas, Christian Fix, Corran Eisen, Jarrett Hatch, Josie Harper, Kennedy Miller, Finn Hakenson, Josie Adams, Abigail Udlock, Brogan Masonholder, Zaira Najera Davalos, and Hallie Walls for your strong leadership, moral character, and excellent academic standing (3.5 or better) and your commitment to our community.

Parents and Families, you will now schedule your own conferences online.

La Conner School District has enabled conference scheduling in Qmlativ/Skyward! We’re excited to share this easy-to-use feature of Qmaltiv enabling families to book conference slots. Families with more than one student can quickly see available time slots for all of their teachers and coordinate schedules more easily! Elementary families should sign up with their student’s classroom teacher, and can also sign up with specialists (PE, science, computers, etc.) for conferences. At the middle and high school, families are encouraged to sign up for conferences with any of their student’s teachers and/or the student’s advisor. To help you get signed up, we’ve created a short how- to video (click to access): Step-by-Step Directions https://www.q.wa-k12.net/laconnSTS Qmlativ/Skyward Login If you don’t know your login to Qmlativ, use the “Forgot Your Username or Password?” link. Student Schedule: Thursday, March 16: No School (Conferences only) Friday, March 17: No School (Conferences only) Conference Schedule: Thursday, March 16: 12:00pm - 7:30pm Friday, March 17: 8:00am - 11:30am

Middle School special education students have a new opportunity to learn life skills with the Braves Mobile Café cart. Shout out to Frances Cayou and William Yakanak for being our first servers!

Students are learning how to take inventory, order supplies, fill orders, learn about currency, how to make a profit, and develop customer service skills. Here's how it works: Rachel Hanson and Heather DeGroot, paraeducators who initiated the program, send out the menu to the staff on Thursday. Interested staff members complete a google order form with their option from drip coffee to a fancy latte or mocha. Before school on Friday, Rachel and Heather check the orders and get to brewin'! Student volunteers write the order on cups, organize the supplies, and load up the cart for delivery. Either Rachel or Heather assist with delivery while the other finishes the rest of the orders. Once out for delivery, our students are in charge. They serve the coffee to the customer (staff member), collect the money for the order, and make and give back change to the customer, building skills in customer service, money management, and business. Currently, drip coffee is $3, and lattes and mochas with flavors and mild options are $5. Proceeds go to keeping the ‘business’ running (no staff or students make money from the venture), and then to funding a cause the students select. Currently, the cause is our new Little Braves Preschool.

Welcome, Julia Grout, our newest SPED Paraeducator in the High School. Her proven dedication to students and families, as well as her powerful sense of purpose, will guide her work and interactions with others. Julia has worked in Education for seven year

Julia has experience from preschool through college. Each age group has been uniquely challenging and very rewarding. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Travis, and our two cats, Bartholomew and Cornelius. She enjoys the outdoors; whether it is car camping or backpacking through the Cascades in the treasured outdoor activities available in Washington. Julia also has a passion for cooking. Please join us in welcoming Julia Grout to our Brave family!

La Conner Elementary PTA and The Anacortes Community Theatre are excited to bring a live performance of Adventures in the Land of Oz starring our very own elementary students.

You still have an opportunity to see these amazing thespians tonight, Friday, February 3rd, at 7:00 pm and Saturday, February 4th at 2:00 pm, in the Bruce Performing Arts Center.

Congratulations Rachel Haley on being awarded January Student of the Month by La Conner Soroptimist!! Rachel has shown exceptional dedication to her academics, our student body, school district, and community.

Rachel also serves as ASB President; she leads with a can-do attitude, is a positive role model, and welcomes everyone with her beautiful smile. She has many talents and follows her passion for playing music, creating art, writing poetry, and acting in theatre productions. Rachel, we are so proud of you and your plethora of achievements!! Rachel is the daughter of Bonnie Beddall and John Haley of La Conner.

Congratulations Coach Suzanne Marble for being inducted into the WIAA hall of fame!

The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association Hall of Fame is a means to recognize, preserve, and promote the heritage of interscholastic activities in Washington state. Many individuals have made extraordinary contributions and superb accomplishments in high school sports and activities. The WIAA Hall of Fame honors the contributions and achievements of those individuals who are worthy of statewide recognition as examples for others to emulate. The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) has officially announced its inductees for the WIAA Hall of Fame classes of 2021 and 2022. Suzanne, along with 10 new inductees, will be honored at the 2023 Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon at the Renton Pavilion Events Center on Wednesday, May 3rd. Tickets for the event will go on sale on March 13th. The School Board will honor and recognize coach Suzanne Marble at the January 23 board meeting. We invite you to attend the meeting to express your appreciation in special recognition of Coach Marble for the many hours she has put into the La Conner volleyball program with her astounding leadership and many outstanding achievements: 7 State Championships 2002, 2006, 2007, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022; 18 State trophies, 27 state appearances, 23 league titles, Hall of Fame Coach, a five-time recipient of state coach of the year honors, including in 2022, 12+ times been named the Northwest league’s premier coach; 2022 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Co-Coach of the Year; and now she can add 2022 WIAA Hall of Fame. Congratulations Coach Marble and thank you for all that you've done for our district and community!!! GO BRAVES!

We welcome Devan Mansfield to the Little Braves' Preschool. Devan was selected for this position because she is passionate about students and loves helping kids become independent.

Devan was a substitute in the Preschool prior to accepting this position, so she is familiar with the kids and the families already. Below is her bio to get to know her a little better. Being that it’s a new year, and this is a new job (exciting!) I’d like to introduce myself to you all. My name is Devan Mansfield. I’m thirty-six years old and was born and raised in Skagit County. Specifically, Conway. I have been married for twelve years and my husband (Tom) and I, have three beautiful children; Lenae(15), Paul(10), and Teddy(6). We currently have a five-acre property in Conway where my children, and our border collie Willy, love to run and play. My family had a dairy farm on Fir Island for over one-hundred years and I have a proud family legacy spanning many generations in this Valley. I cannot tell you how excited I am to be joining Little Braves' Preschool. What started out as a para-ed position that was meant to be temporary, soon felt like I had found a new place to call home. All of these incredibly bright, special, wonderful kids are a joy to be around, as well as teaching, and Coral and Joreen are the best teachers anyone could hope to work with. They love these kids! I feel very blessed to call Little Braves' Preschool and the La Conner School District, my place of employment. I look forward to helping the children learn and grow in all the best ways, and I know that they will educate me as well. I also look forward to meeting all the parents and families of these special little people, and I hope for a wonderful new year at Little Braves' Preschool.

We welcome Melanie Kooch to the Brave family as the newest SPED Paraeducator in the High School. Melanie was selected because she genuinely cares about others and wants to make a difference, has SPED experience, and inspires confidence in those around her

Melanie has lived in La Conner since 2015 when her family relocated for her two children, Madison and Michael, to attend La Conner High School, which was their Best Decision Ever! She has worked in Accounting/Bookkeeping for 30+ years, taking a few years off to homeschool 2 of their 3 children while owning and operating a quilt and fabric shop. After Madison and Michael started high school, they decided to close their business to be a bookkeeper for a local sod farm until now with an opportunity to follow her dream of working for La Conner School District. Melanie applied for a paraeducator job because she enjoys helping children succeed and feels she is a good fit for our La Conner School system. Melanie loves La Conner schools, our community, and is looking forward to working with our students. In her spare time, Melanie enjoys family time, knitting, and quilting. Their oldest daughter recently celebrated their 1-year anniversary with her husband and they currently live in Spokane. Michael also lives with them and works for the postal service. Madison lives at home to help with her aging grandparents. Melanie is always looking for an opportunity to help others and to make her community a better place to live. She feels lucky to call La Conner home and be able to share my excitement about this town. You will see her family attending many local athletic events. Go BRAVES!!!

January is School Board Recognition Month ~ School boards make a powerful difference in leading so students achieve.

We encourage staff and all members of the community to thank our board of directors and our student representatives for volunteering their time and playing a critical civic role that helps form the bedrock of our democracy—public education. As a crucial bridge between the local community and the school district, their efforts are instrumental in helping all of us realize the hopes and dreams we have for the children of our community. Thank you, school board directors and student representatives for all you do for our district!

We welcome Student Teacher Katie Moyer!! She will be working with Mr. Hinderman in our high school science classes. Katie grew up in Conway and went to Whitman College, where she majored in biology and music.

Katie worked in fisheries for many years, then moved to Vietnam to teach English. Currently, she is classroom-bound working on her teaching license for Secondary Science (emphasis in Biology) through WGU. Katie is the daughter of our School Psychologist Jennifer Moyer. We welcome Katie to our La Conner Brave Family.

Class of 2023 Fundraiser this Friday at Santo Coyote ~ An opportunity to help the LCHS seniors and get a great meal! 20% of sales will be donated to the Class of 2023.

Congratulations Josie Harper for being named the WIAA / GESA Credit Union Student-Athlete of the Week for her outstanding performances and impactful contributions to our community.

Josie is the captain of our basketball team, playing point guard, and recently led the 5-0 Braves against three larger non-conference teams, scoring 30 points against Jackson (4A), 24 against Blaine (1A), and 17 against Skyline (4A). She has a 3.99 GPA and was also a starter for the 2B State Championship volleyball team. Harper intends to play college basketball and pursue an education in the medical field, where she plans to be a surgeon. Washington Interscholastic Activities Association Congratulations to our WIAA/Gesa Credit Union Athlete of the Week 15 winners! FULL DETAILS: https://www.wiaa.com/subcontent.aspx?SecID=347

We're having a Holiday Family Math Night at the La Conner Elementary School. Tuesday, December 13. 5:30 to 7:00pm. Families will have the opportunity to learn about our new math curriculum, play math games, enjoy some holiday snacks, and more!

LCSD welcomes Toby Walls as our new custodian. Toby was raised on Camano Island and graduated from Stanwood High School. Toby and Sarah have two kids, Hallie (11th) and Sylas (5th), attending La Conner Schools.

His family relocated from Northern Vermont and have lived in La Conner for five years. Toby enjoys running (running his first Ragnar race this past summer), kayaking, watching sports and attending his kids’ sporting activities. They chose to live in La Conner so their kids could attend a smaller school. They love our small community and our great district. Toby wanted to make a difference on a local level, so when he saw the opportunity to work at our school district, he jumped at the chance. Toby was selected for this role because of his excellent work ethic and multiple skills that go above and beyond the position requirements. He has excellent attention to detail and a positive teamwork attitude. We are happy to welcome Toby to the La Conner School District.

LCSD welcomes Preston Stewart as our para-educator. Preston is a La Conner graduate, class of 2016. In fact, he has many generational family members who are La Conner Alumni. Preston also attended Skagit Valley College, Central Washington University.

Preston is currently in college to become a K-8 teacher. He looks forward to graduating in 2023 and teaching his own students from his classroom soon. Having this opportunity to work in the school district is a great way of learning the tools and techniques of how the daily school system works and a chance for Preston to give back to the school that helped him become the person he is today. Preston loves to kayak, hike with his dogs, and keep current with every Seattle sports team. Preston is looking forward to seeing everyone and having a great year! We are excited to welcome Preston back to the La Conner School District family. Go Braves!  

When winter weather hits, our top priority is the safety of students and staff. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we try to make decisions. Our district’s geography is taken into account when the decision is made.

Here's how we'll notify you if schools are delayed or closed: Our transportation supervisor will be driving routes starting at 5 a.m. We will post here and on our website if we decide to make a two-hour late start. A REMIND message will be sent to staff and families at 6 a.m. No announcement means school will start on time. School Closure and/or Emergency Changes and Snow Route Information https://www.lcsd.wednet.edu/Page/1755

Congratulations to Ellie Marble for receiving a well-deserved WIAA player of the week recognition.