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Evan Thompson / The Record South Whidbey Elementary School students head to the buses after school on Thursday afternoon. The South Whidbey School District is considering consolidation of school buildings which could reshuffle where kids go to school.

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Closing a school? South Whidbey parents, teachers find grim facility plans hard to swallow

A picture that was once a blur of how the South Whidbey School District might consolidate its facility…

Evan Thompson / The Record South Whidbey High School senior Kari Hustad in the school band room as she and others prepare for “Footloose,” an upcoming musical by the drama program. Hustad was recently named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist.

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South Whidbey senior named National Merit Scholarship semifinalist

Time is money for South Whidbey High School senior Kari Hustad. After all, she’s juggling…

Evan Thompson / The Record South Whidbey cross country runners Flannery Friedman and Sophia Morgan embrace after qualifying for the Class 1A state championships.

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Cross country battles through mudsoaked course en route to state

Standing in mudcaked shoes just beyond the finish line as they tried to catch their breath, South Whidbey…

Contributed photos The South Whidbey School Board could be among three “Boards of the Years” at an upcoming Washington State School Directors’ Association conference in November.

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South Whidbey School Board up for statewide recognition

What began as a normal practice of self-evaluation may turn into a statewide award for the South Whidbey…

Evan Thompson / The Record Jim “Coach” Leierer’s daughter, Nanette Pierson (left) and community member Jon Chapman (right) stand on South Whidbey High School’s football field next to a picture of the deceased coach. The school board unanimously approved the stadium be renamed after longtime football coach Jim “Coach” Leierer on Wednesday night.

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‘Coach’ lives on — South Whidbey School Board approves stadium be renamed after sports icon

Even in his 90s, Jim “Coach” Leierer was never far from the sidelines …

Evan Thompson / The Record South Whidbey boys tennis junior Ryan Wenzek finished third with doubles teammate Hank Papritz in the League and Bi-District Tournament on Oct. 21-22 at Amy Yee Tennis Center in Seattle.

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South Whidbey duo in limbo after placing third in bi-district | FALCON BOYS TENNIS

It’s a feeling that is all too familiar for South Whidbey boys tennis sophomore Kody Newman.

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Weekly sports briefs: Volleyball, football celebrate wins, cross country to host meet

Volleyball wins in three sets on Senior Night

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Falcons win in three sets on Senior Night | FALCON VOLLEYBALL

South Whidbey’s volleyball team defeated Sultan 3-0 on Monday night. The Falcons closed out the regularseason 8-6 overall…

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Falcons fall to Granite Falls, host CPC on Friday | FALCON FOOTBALL

South Whidbey football lost to Granite Falls on 47-6 on Oct. 21, dropping its record 0-8 overall and…

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Falcons to host large postseason meet | FALCON CROSS COUNTRY

The Northwest Class 1B-4A District Cross Country Championships will be held on Saturday afternoon atSouth Whidbey High School.…

South Whidbey boys tennis junior Ryan Wenzek finished third with doubles teammate Hank Papritz in the League and Bi-District Tournament on Oct. 21-22 at Amy Yee Tennis Center in Seattle.

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South Whidbey duo in limbo after placing third in bi-district | FALCON BOYS TENNIS

It’s a feeling that is all too familiar for South Whidbey boys tennis sophomore Kody Newman. Now his…

Mako Willett tells a traditional folk story of Japanese culture to kindergarten students during the Northwest Language Cultural Center Global Cultures Program. The activity was one of six sessions/stations that were offered over the course of three days. At this storytelling session they are engaged in traditional folk stories of the Japanese culture. Students are wearing kimonos

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Langley nonprofit promotes cultural understanding

Intercultural understanding is something that can’t wait in the eyes of Northwest Language Cultural Center Director Josette Hendrix.

Eli Spevak of Orange Splot LLC spoke about the positives of accessory dwelling units at an affordable housing forum Wednesday night held at Langley United Methodist Church.

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Langley talks affordable housing

If Langley is to tackle its housing-related issues and grow from within city limits, it may need to…