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East Elementary opens with a ribbon cutting

By ironcountytoday.com · August 18, 2026 · 1 min read
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The newest school building in Iron County School District opened with fanfare this week. East Elementary paired its back to school night with a ribbon-cutting ceremony as it welcomed parents and the community to peek inside the beautiful new building.

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