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National Hispanic Heritage Month
Beginning on September 15 and continuing through to October 15, we recognize National Hispanic Heritage Month. During the four weeks, celebrations honor the heritage and contributions made by members of the Hispanic community. President Lyndon Johnson first declared Hispanic Heritage Week in September of 1968. Years later, in 1988, U.S. Rep. Esteban Torres (D-California) introduced legislation to expand Hispanic Heritage Week into a full month. Festivities begin on September 15, marking the anniversary of independence for the Latin American countries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. With great fanfare, celebrations sweep across Latin America, Central America and on into Mexico and Chile commemorating each country’s independence from week to week!
In the news
WHS Senior Elizabeth Tchitchkan Named National Merit Scholarships semifinalist
View the complete list below of schools and semifinalists below.
Employment Opportunities
Upcoming Events
"Understanding Transition" - A Family Info Night for students with disabilities
Socorro Write, the Valley’s Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) Director will discuss topics including, eligibility, waiver services, and other special programs available to people who qualify for DDA services. DDA provides services for people with a variety of disabilities during their life.
Family information nights are co-hosted by Eastmont Transition, Chelan & Douglas Counties Developmental Disabilities, the Wenatchee School District Transitions program, and Wenatchee Valley Community Transitions.
Please RSVP to sadewasserm@eastmont206.org
Light dinner will be provided
Tuesday, Sep 24, 2019, 05:30 PM
Eastmont High School, 3rd Street Northeast, East Wenatchee, WA, USA
Beginning with the 2019-20 school year, the Wenatchee School Board and administration committed to holding Community Conversations series to help the Board listen and understand the underlying values, concerns, and priorities of district residents, school families, and students. The Board and administration can use feedback and data collected during these conversations to aid future planning efforts and policy.
The Community Conversations series is hosted in schools and local community venues quarterly. The Board and administration provide updates about the District and pose questions about various topics for stakeholder input. These conversations are about deepening the relationship and building a partnership with residents, finding common ground on our core values around education, and having dialogue around important educational issues in our community.
The success of these conversations depends on the involvement of many different voices and we hope you will join us and share your perspectives.
School Board Community Conversation: Future School Facilities
This Community Conversation starts after the Migrant-Bilingual PAC meeting.
Wednesday, Oct 9, 2019, 07:00 PM
Wenatchee High School, Millerdale Avenue, Wenatchee, WA, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
School Board Community Conversation: Future School Facilities
Monday, Oct 28, 2019, 06:00 PM
Pybus Public Market, North Worthen Street, Wenatchee, WA, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Migrant-Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee Meeting
Presentations Summer Academies, Migrant and Bilingual Data, ELPA 5:30--6:00 p.m.
Individual time with presenters and school staff 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct 9, 2019, 05:00 PM
Wenatchee High School, Millerdale Avenue, Wenatchee, WA, USA
Orchard Middle School Ski Swap
Saturday, Oct 12, 2019, 08:00 AM
Orchard Middle School, Orchard Avenue, Wenatchee, WA, USA
Constitution Day Visit from Judge Travis Brandt
Bilingual Volunteers Needed
GEM Award Nominations
Staff Shout Outs
Chelan-Douglas School Retirees' Association Supports Homeless Program
Suzanne Stanton, McKinney-Vento Liasion
Thank you to the CDSRA for their generous donation to support homeless youth. CDSRA has supported the WSD homeless program for many years. Suzanne Stanton was recently presented with a check by representatives from CDSRA.Playing with the Band
Rob Cline, Pioneer Middle School Principle
It's not unusual to see Pioneer Principal Rob Cline playing trumpet with the band. He attends class a couple of times a week. Rob makes it a point to build connections with the students.
Special Programs Staff
Panther Football Staff of the Week - Yumi Stanford
This week the WHS Panther football Sophomores have chosen Health & Fitness teacher Yumi Stanford as the Panther Football staff of the week.
The Panther football team kicks-off on Friday at 7PM at the Apple Bowl vs our friendly neighbors to the north, the Mt. Butcherie Bears (West Kelowna, BC).
WSD Communications
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Website: wenatcheeschools.org
Location: 235 Sunset Avenue, Wenatchee, WA, USA
Phone: 5096638161
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Twitter: @wenatcheeschoools