Port Angeles School District
NEWS AND NOTES - OCTOBER 2022
Hello Fall!
Quick reminder, there is no school on Monday, 10/31, due to teacher collaboration day. Parent-Teacher Conferences are Nov. 1 - 4. Schools will follow half-day schedules. To see your student's school's half-day schedule, click here. Please note there is NO LATE START on Wednesday, Nov. 2. Breakfast and lunch will be provided during parent-teacher conference week.
Please note: The Wednesday before Thanksgiving, November 23rd, is a half-day and NO LATE START.
Thanks for taking the time to read this month's newsletter. It's jam-packed with great events and info from around our district!
NOHN Mobile Health Clinic
KING 5 News Reporter Eric Wilkinson recently visited with NOHN CEO Michael Maxwell, MD, and Port Angeles School District Family Navigator Becca Larsen for a story about our Mobile Health Clinic and partnership with NOHN!
The mobile clinic visits every school in our district once a week, and any student can make an appointment to visit. Watch the video below and learn more here: nohn-pa.org/mobile_health_clinic.php.
For more information or to register or make an appointment, please contact Becca Larsen, PASD Family Navigator, at (360) 565-3706 or rlarsen@portangelesschools.org.
National School Lunch week - October 10 to 14
President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week in 1962 to promote the importance of healthy school lunches in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside the classroom. Please join us in thanking Sodexo and our food services staff for providing nutritious meals for our students! To learn more about Sodexo and see current menus, visit: https://portangelessd.sodexomyway.com/
Great Washington Shakeout - Earthquake Drill
Join us in the World’s Largest Earthquake Drill on Wednesday, October 20th at 10:20am.
Learn how to stay safe when the ground begins to shake. Register to practice "Drop or Lock, Cover, and Hold On!" with millions worldwide: https://www.ShakeOut.org/register.
National School Bus Safety Week - October 17 to 21
This week serves as a reminder for students, parents, teachers, and the community to be alert and safe around school buses when they see them on the road. More than 25 million children ride the yellow bus every school day. Red flashing lights mean to stop for the school bus and that students are in and around the bus area.
Please join us in thanking our school bus drivers, maintenance team, and transportation office team for all their hard work getting our students to school safely each day and on time!
Pictured from below left to right: Tom Higgins, Mark Kiteley, Jesse Peinado, John Darnell, Cori Rice, Scott Fennell, Patrick Jarnigan, Debra Groff, Michelle Farmer, Tamra Northern Shelley Roark, Russ Tucker, Sue Peterson, Bill Spear, Rob Hansen, Dave Dearinger, Gary Smith, Chris Cummings, Laurie Rentas, and Karen Ross.
Camera Shy: Shirley Gagnon, Don Gaiser, Debra Gores, Burdette Greeny, Sarah Hinsdale, April Hull, Blanche Sifagaloa, Butch Webb, Billy Williams, Alna Diimmel, and Aaron West.
Referral Window for Hi-Cap Students
Care Connect - COVID Isolation Assistance
If you or someone you know tested positive for COVID-19 and need food or other assistance to isolate, contact the COVID-19 Information Hotline at 1-800-525-0127, then press #. Language assistance is available. You will be connected with local resources!
The hotline hours are:
6 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday
6 a.m. to 6 pm., Tuesday through Sunday and observed state holidays
You may qualify for up to $1,500 toward rent/mortgage and utilities, plus fresh groceries, a shelf-stable food kit, a personal care kit, and more.
Click here to learn more: https://tinyurl.com/careconnectolypen
Stevens Middle School Football takes on Forks at Civic Field
City of PA Seeking Student Representatives
The City of Port Angeles is currently accepting applications to fill two Student Representative vacancies on the Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission.
How to Apply: Click here to complete and submit an online application.
Deadline: Applications must be received by October 18, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.
For more information, please visit:
We are URGENTLY hiring for multiple positions!
Check out these festive fall community events!
St. Olaf Orchestra at Port Angeles High School
The St. Olaf Orchestra is a full symphony orchestra rich in international artistry and tradition and known for its enthusiastic and passionate performances.
Tickets are $10 for adults and FREE for students of all ages! We encourage you to secure yours in advance here.
Dr. Chung Park takes the reins of the St. Olaf Orchestra in his first year as conductor, and we hope you join us on his inaugural tour! Highlights of the program include Symphony No. 1 in G Major by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, standout soloists from the ranks of the St. Olaf Orchestra, and Tchaikovsky's gripping and poignant Symphony No. 6 Pathétique.
PASD Clothing Closet Hours and Appointments
The PASD Clothing Closet will offer walk-in hours each Tuesday from 12pm to 4pm! Families and students can also arrange an appointment to visit the clothing closet. To make an appointment, contact our incredible Family Navigators, Summer Cooper at 360-809-2037 or Julie Maron at 360-207-9430.
Annual Notification - Asbestos Re-Inspection Notification in the Port Angeles School District
Pesticide Policy 6895
PASD complies with the requirements of the law regarding pesticide notification, posting, and record keeping. Upon request, the district will notify staff and parents of the district's pest control policies, and methods, posting notification requirements and an annual summary.
Upcoming District Dates
- October 31: District Collaboration Day (no students)
- November 1-4: Parent-Teacher Conferences (1/2 days for students)
- November 11: Veterans Day (No School)
- November 23: 1/2 day for students - NO LATE START
- November 24 & 25: Thanksgiving Holiday
- December 19 - January 2: Winter Break
Port Angeles School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Port Angeles School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinators, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators: Scott Harker, 905 W. 9th Street Port Angeles, WA 98363, (360) 457-8575, sharker@portangelesschools.org, for Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Dr. Rachel Summers, 905 W. 9th Street Port Angeles, WA 98363, (360) 457-8575, rsummers@portangelesschools.org.