The Sequim School District’s newest teachers gather at the district office on Aug. 21. They include (back row, from left): Bob Withrow, Holden Basch, Anthony Gowdy and Sean O’Mera, (third row, from left) Melissa Withrow, Marcia Garrett and Mark Sabo, (second row, from left) Debbie Clymer, Kelly Miller, Debbie Quinnell and Kathy Troglia, and (front row, from left) Nellie Bridge, Stephanie Lancaster, Clara Wyckoff, Justine Wagner and Emily Breithaupt. School officials said they expect at least three more new teachers to be hired before school starts on Sept. 4.

Photo by Patsene Dashiell