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WAITSBURG—With the pandemic’s hardships in mind, Waitsburg Elementary set a goal of $2,500 for the annual Jump for Heart fundraiser. Superintendent Mark Pickel was pleased to share that the students raised a whopping $5,138, shattering the school’s record.

This year, the event was held on two days, so Group A students and Group B students could participate during their respective in-person instruction days.

To celebrate, the school will be hosting a pizza party for the highest-earning class, Mrs. Coulston’s fourth grade, in the upcoming weeks.

Last year, Pickel said he had agreed to be duct-ta...