Senior Alisha Armstrong and her classmates compared microplastics in two of Wrangell’s harbors by collecting water samples from Reliance Float and Heritage Harbor.
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Just before the group hiked a quarter-mile to the observation deck, we heard the sound of the boat motor leave to drop anchor after our National Forest Service captain dropped us off at the trailhead at Anan Bay. The sun peaked out, which hit the still moist ground – after all, it is the Tongass National rainforest. Moss blanketed downed trees and usnea – also called old man’s beard – hung from the tall evergreen trees.
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March was Women’s History Month and some of Wrangell’s fifth graders commemorated it on International Women’s Day, with a shadow box theatre production.
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The first draft of Wrangell’s school budget for next year was discussed at last month’s school board meeting. School district officials said they’ll need to pay off some of its deficit with half of its savings account.
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Wrangell Public School officials are hopeful they will receive state funds for capital improvement projects this year. Their funding request placed 16th on the list of school maintenance priorities.
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