In recognition of the work paraprofessionals do in the Hills-Beaver Creek school system, all paraprofessionals were awarded certificates of recognition and publicly thanked at the Lift-Off rally during Paraprofessional Week Monday, Jan. 13, through Friday, Jan 17. They were also given small gifts, and a potluck meal was served in their honor. "They are a very important part of our staff, and without them, our students would not be as successful as they are," wrote Elementary Administrator Jil Vaughn in an e-mail to the Crescent. "They wear many hats and graciously fulfill many tasks." The paraprofessionals at Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary are Lois Leenderts (left), Heather Erickson, Barb Bos, Haley Tollefson, Wanda Hoyme, Mavis Schmidt, Amy Spykerboer and Jodi Ackerman.
Photo by Jolene Farley