LETTER to the editor: School decisions are about the kids

To the editor:

Our daughter Jordyn was one of the ninth-grade students who spoke at the recent referendum meeting in Wrenshall. She and her classmates surprised us (and other parents) by being adamant their voices be heard as part of this process. We thought it was great for them to describe, in their own words, what they are asking for from our community and the impact adult decisions have on the students. It’s tough for them to live and learn in a community that doesn’t want to support them. We are voting this May on a solid, no-frills plan that provides the basic needs for our kids’ education. Our community has a great tradition of updating and maintaining nice but modest school facilities. Let’s not be the first generation to deny that to kids and the Wrenshall district. Please vote “Yes” on May 14.

Ethan & Jessica Harvey, Wrenshall