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Walnut Hills third-graders tell Waukee board swim lessons taught life-saving skills
Summary
Third-grade students from Walnut Hills Elementary described a district-run swim program to the Waukee Community School District board, citing water-safety skills, a structured schedule and strong adult supervision; Principal Doug Barry and board members praised the program and encouraged site visits.
A group of third-graders from Walnut Hills Elementary described a district swim program to the Waukee Community School District Board of Directors, saying the lessons taught water-safety skills and boosted students’ confidence.
Principal Doug Barry introduced five volunteers from the school and said 33 third-graders had volunteered to speak about the program. "We started this year at Walnut Hills," Barry said, noting many students in the school are new this year and that the swim sessions gave them a shared experience.
The students described class structure and what they…
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