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.

A huge shout out and thank you to the Rick Epting Foundation for their generous donation to La Conner School District.

Trustee Kathleen Faulkner from MONA presented Science and Ceramic Arts Teacher Steve DeLeon and Special Programs Director Andy Wheeler with a check in the amount of $4500 to purchase a new ceramic Kiln expected to arrive in January.

We are excited to welcome Heather Huntington from NWESD. Heather is joining our student support team with an emphasis on attendance and re-engagement.

On Thursdays, she will be sharing office space with Ms. Gilland & Ms. Valdez in the Brave Space to help students unravel the puzzle of attendance, goal-setting, balancing wants & have to’s, identifying & access supports, and practicing self-advocacy.

Safety School Tip Line ~ We have magnets with the safe school tip line information on them at the District Office for everyone who wants one. LCSD Code is 1356 / Website 1356.alert1.us / Email 1356@alert1.us / Call or Text 360-244-4621

Our mission is to promote a culture of learning in which all students can succeed while feeling happy, healthy, and safe. We want to give a Shout-Out to those of you who are part of the solution to keep our schools a welcoming, safe, and comfortable space. When you send messages (anonymously or not) through our La Conner School District Safety Tip Line, we get them and are able to take action. Your communications are welcome and appreciated!

Congratulations to the LCSD Volleyball Team ~ 2022 League Champions!! Come watch this team in action at their last home game this Friday vs Squalicum. JV @ 5:15pm, Varsity @ 6:30 pm. and Coach Marble will be honored with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony !!

Congratulations to our 2022 League Volleyball Champions and Coach Marble for your outstanding accomplishments!! To date, Coach Marble's coaching resume includes; 6 state championship titles, three state academic champions, 17 state tournament trophies, 26 state appearances, 23 League titles, and well over 5xx match wins.GO BRAVES!

Ellie Marble has earned AVCA/MaxPreps player of the week this past week. She has continued to add to an incredible career here at La Conner and we are so proud to see Ellie receive this recognition.

Ellie will be playing in La Conner on Tuesday, Wednesday (Dig Pink Night), and Thursday (Senior Night) this week, along with the entire La Conner Volleyball team this week. Each week MaxPreps and the AVCA recognize deserving student-athletes at the high school level who have demonstrated outstanding play on the court throughout the week of competition. The MaxPreps/AVCA National Players of the Week honors high school girls and boys from numerous states/regions throughout the volleyball season. Washington - Ellie Marble - La Conner High School (La Conner, WA) 10 - 3; 6'0 Senior, OH Week of October 3 – October 9 Stats: 21 Games Played Kills: 109 Kills/Game: 5.19 Digs: 134 Digs/Game: 6.38 Receptions: 90 Rcpt/Game: 4.29 Assists: 7 Aces: 11 Blocks: 2 Congratulations Ellie Marble!!

Long-time La Conner High School Volleyball Coach Suzanne Marble will be honored at the home volleyball match on Thursday, October 13 between the JV and Varsity game.

Coach Marble’s dedication to the La Conner Volleyball program is something that will be a part of the school’s legacy and the foundation for a program that will be successful for years in the future. Leading with 30 years of coaching, 22 consecutive league championships, 558 wins, and six state championships, her impact on her players and their lives is something that will leave a ripple effect for generations. We hope to see you at 6:30 on Thursday!

Come join us as we celebrate our Seniors and help the fight against breast cancer on Wednesday, October 12th at 6:15 pm!!!

Congratulations to our Seniors Josie Harper, Ellie Marble, Makayla Herrera, and Kennedy Miller!!!

La Conner Middle School students were excited to assist the La Conner Library in creating a human chain moving the books from the old library to our new La Conner Swinomish Library.

This was a wonderful opportunity for our students to become invested members of our new town library and at the same time build character as they help our stakeholders who are in need. Go Braves!