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[Gallery] Hope Valley Elementary School K-2 Concert

Students at the year-round public school on Friday performed for families in the school gymnasium.

Wes Platt

17 Apr 2026 — 2 min read

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On Friday, April 17, Hope Valley Elementary School hosted three short concerts featuring performers in grades K-2. Neighborhood news guy Wes Platt captured some images from the shows.

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