Fifth graders in Kelly Perret’s class at East St. John Elementary admire the vegetables they helped grow in the school’s community garden. The garden is giving students hands-on experience working with agriculture. Pictured from left to right are Michael Tarver, Perret, Marcus Gutierrez, Randi Anderson, Raelynn Preston, Shalayah Williams, Jasmine Pierre, Devin Rico and Jo’van Forges. (Staff photos by Robin Shannon)