Swan Valley Elementary moves to a four-day school week

The Swan Valley Elementary School Board voted unanimously to switch to a four-day school week on April 9.

A survey sent out to parents and community members before the vote showed strong support for the switch. Principal Angie Mock said the four-day school week seems to be the better model for Class C schools and it puts Swan Valley School in alignment with both the high school and elementary school in Seeley Lake where students in both districts share extracurricular activities. Swan Valley’s graduates also attend Seeley-Swan High School.

The Seeley Lake Elementary School Board voted to switc...