District prioritizes students

SPRAGUE — Students and staff at Sprague-Lamont High School are receiving counseling support and maintaining normal learning routines as the district works to minimize disruption from a science teacher’s sudden departure.

Superintendent Ray Leaver said his top priority since the position became vacant Monday after school has been caring for students and staff.

Counselors from the Educational Service District in Spokane were available Tuesday for anyone who needed to talk. Leaver said the district sent another communication to families that day, spoke privately with parents who reached out and i...