Washington Early Childhood Center's cafeteria in Alva was alive with smiling faces and a few teary eyes throughout the school day on Friday, May 12, as the pre-K students graduated to kindergarten. There was a morning ceremony at 10 a.m. and an afternoon ceremony at 2 p.m. These students will graduate high school in 2030.

Shannon Vore, Washington teacher, greeted visitors and introduced the students, who entered the cafeteria dancing to music. The students lined up onstage to sing and dance for the watching parents, grandparents and visitors. Vore and fellow pre-K teacher, Mrs. Kornele, presen...