Several area schools said goodbye to the class of 2017 this past weekend.

Highland, Iowa Mennonite School, Keota, Sigourney, and Winfield-Mt. Union all held commencement ceremonies Saturday and Sunday. Valedictorians were announced for graduating classes. Kelsey Hora was named valedictorian for Highland. Sigourney recognized Tanner Boss as valedictorian. After final grade tabulation Winfield-Mt. Union named two valedictorians, Kelsey Tran, and Francesca Rappenecker. IMS recognized Cole Yoder as valedictorian, and Erin Chalupa was named valedictorian for Keota High School.