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Prather and GCHS students had a collaboration between Mrs. Lignoul's American education class and Mrs. Kipfer's kindergarten class.
Prather Elementary School
Prather Elementary School hosted a “Camp Out” event in the gym for those students who maintained perfect attendance throughout the month of November.
Prather Elementary School
Students and Staff hosted the Prather Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 25 as Principal Bratten and Assistant Principal Corzine served as the hosts!
Prather Elementary School
Our Kindergartners dressed up to Leap into their Future Careers.
Prather Elementary School
The Egg Shaker Activity was done with all of the Kindergarten classes at Prather in March.
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