The Ignacio Elementary School celebrated the graduation of their fifth-grade class and the beginning of middle school, Monday May 19. Cyana Whiteskunk high-fives school staff while taking in cheers and applause as graduating students walk up to the stage.

Warren Whyte stops to hug teachers on the way up to the stage while receiving his award for completing the fifth grade, Monday, May 19.

Tia Howe smiles brightly while holding her award and flowers after the fifth-grade graduation ceremony, Monday, May 19, at the Ignacio Elementary School.

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