April 29, 2026
Chaires Elementary School
Michael Holmes, Principal
Erin Adams, Adult Volunteer
Tracie Davis, Mentor
Janeen Hall, TOY
John Herzog, GH
Frank Pondexter, SREY
Lester Stephens, RETIREE
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