Western offers new classes for K-5 students with Wednesday early release

Western Washington University is offering an art and science program for elementary school students who have early release on Wednesdays.
WWU's Odyssey of Science & Arts is now available in an early-release format for students in kindergarten through fifth grade from 1:45 to 5:15 p.m. on Jan. 25, Feb. 29 and April 25.
Students will discover the "best kept secret" places on Western's campus and ignite their imagination and creativity with hands-on activities in labs, classrooms and the Wade King Student Recreation Center, organizers said.