Photo by Pat Sunderland Earth Day celebration Third graders Hunter Goff and Jordan Fine help plant a flowering crab tree at Lincoln Elementary School. Two trees were planted, on either side of the sidewalk leading to the front door, and were dedicated to retiring teachers Diane Almy and Lori Bendickson. The trees were provided by West Elk Mine as part of an annual Earth Day outreach which also includes a coloring contest for third graders throughout Delta County. LES principal Paul Rodriguez explained Earth Day was first observed in 1970 and is intended to increase appreciation and awareness of our natural environment.

Photo submitted One sixth grader, one seventh grader and four eighth graders are being recognized by Delta Middle School this month.For the month of April, DMS staff would like to recognize several deserving students.

Mrs. Archuleta nominates Blake Naranjo for student of the month.

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Terrific Kids

The following Garnet Mesa students earned a Terrific Kid Award from the Kiwanis Club of Delta for their efforts to be responsible citizens and students. Pictured above are kindergarten and first grade students (kneeling) Porter Smith and Haley McMillan; (standing) Lance Porter, Eh Law Kyaw, Cameron Teal, Tyler Carlquist and Zander Briggs. Pictured below are second and third graders Willy Ellis, Rosa Fernandez, Adrianna Waege, Sabrina Danielson, Shaun Foley, Mariah Rhinehart and Katherin Suarez.

Photo by Pat Sunderland Parisian night Prom king and queen Tanner Vernon and Kendall Franks enjoy the first dance at Olathe High School’s prom Saturday. The school gym was transformed into a scene from Paris, complete with the Eiffel Tower.