Milaca Public Schools recognized two of its teachers for their dedication to their students with the 2023 Teachers of the Year award.
High school applied technology teacher Tony Vesledahl and fourth grade teacher Wendy Hakes-Anderson were chosen among multiple nominated candidates as this year’s recipients.
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