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MATT BALDWIN | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 9 years, 4 months AGO
by MATT BALDWIN
Matt Baldwin is regional editor for Hagadone Media Montana. He is a graduate of the University of Montana's School of Journalism. He can be reached at 406-758-4447 or [email protected]. | September 6, 2016 2:55 PM

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Second-grade students search for their cubbies.

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Margo Alexander holds up a sign showing her nickname Wednesday in Mrs. Akey’s third-grade class. Also pictured are Henry Barbieri and Scarlet Burke.

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Gabrielle Middleton writes on a worksheet in Mrs. Koopal’s second-grade class.

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