Ignacio Elementary School students wave goodbye to kindergarten and say hello to first grade on Thursday, May 23 at the Ignacio High School auditorium. Families and friends of the kinder graduates gathered to watch the commencement which included song, dance, and the presentation of certificates.

Zitayvius Richards receives his certificate during the Ignacio Elementary Kinder Graduation ceremony held on Thursday, May 23 at the Ignacio High School auditorium.

Sapphire Herrera dances through the Ignacio High School auditorium after all kindergarten graduates received their certificates on Thursday, May 23, marking their new journey into first grade.

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