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local schools took place, with local elementary schools becoming K-4, and Dana reopening as a central school for all local 5-6 graders: 1998-1999 for grade 6, expanding to grade 5-6 in 2001-2002. This alignment — one middle school for grades 5–6 and one for grades 7-8 — is unique in the district. The school's auditorium was christened the Ann Tripp
Jackson Auditorium to honor Jackson and others who led the successful preservation effort.
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279:, a PLHS alumnus. In 2014 the school district approved a plan proposed by Wells to replace the grass at Wells Field with artificial turf and perform other upgrades. The upgrade was completed and dedicated in December 2014. Wells now serves as head baseball coach at PLHS.
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