Seeley-Swan finds success with four-day school week, Friday study day

The trophies and plaques tiling the wall of Seeley-Swan High School’s cafeteria reflect a long tradition of athletic excellence and participation.

But some worried it came at an academic cost.

"A field trip, a game or a tournament knocks out half our population or more," said Trace Stone, who teaches social studies and Spanish. "If you’re teaching a class with eight kids, none of them will be there. Or one might be there. How do you handle that?"

JAYME FRASER [email protected]

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