WPSIS & HMS students play Cinco de Mayo Jeopardy! A new row is revealed each day!
May 1 is Principal Appreciation Day! Craig, Todd, Brian and, Kelly - we appreciate all that you do for students, staff, and our WSVSD Community!
5th and 6th grade went to Mount Hood Meadows Ski Resort for a day of skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing!
A long, sunny walk on the beach, fun around the campfire, and lots of excellent food packed day 4 full of outdoor school memories. Kid quotes of the day: *holding up a rock* "It's abiotic!", "I'm a tree!" and "yeah....I need to go clean something." Group two heads home Friday!
Outdoor School Update! Today's 3 words are sea lions, night vision, and switcheroo. Group 1 is safely home and Group 2 had a beautiful night to hear sea lions and test our senses on a night hike. Some student quotes from the day include "this food is so good I'm tearing up," "I didn't know mints can spark!" and "eughhh!!!" It was another excellent day at Camp Grey!
6th Grade Outdoor School! Group 2 is on their way!
What do sunshine, sausage, and squid have in common? They were all part of day 2 of outdoor school! A few brief sprinkles did nothing to lessen the fun of hiking, dissecting, and enjoying great food at camp. Group 1 heads home Wednesday and Group 2 journeys to the coast to begin their adventure.
Day 1 of outdoor school was an adventure! We started in luxury bus accommodations, arrived to diagonal rain, and ended with a cozy (indoor) campfire program. It was a memorable kick-off!
6th Grade Outdoor School! Group 1 is on their way!
Update: White Salmon Valley School District will be closed today, Thursday, February 15 due to unsafe driving conditions. All afternoon activities, events and practices are canceled for today.
Stay safe and warm.
My best,
Rich Polkinghorn, Superintendent
Job openings for White Salmon Valley School District: Assistant Coach - Baseball, Assistant Coach - Track & CLC Homework Help. For more information visit: https://www.wsvsd.org/o/wsvsd/page/about
First WPSIS/HMS ski bus trip to Mount Hood Meadows!
FINALE UPDATE:
Staff and Families
I am writing to provide an update on the report of a threat of harm directed toward a student at Henkle Middle School.
At 11:00am today we lifted the soft lock-down at WPSIS, HMS and CHS. Law enforcement has made contact with the student and their family and determined that it is safe to resume normal school operations and activities.
Thank you for your understanding and patience as we prioritize student and staff safety.
Rich Polkinghorn, Superintendent
UPDATE #2 Staff and Families I am writing to provide an update on the report of a threat of harm directed toward a student at Henkle Middle School. WPSIS, HMS and CHS remain in “soft lock-down.” During the “soft lock-down” instruction continues in the classroom and students can move about the building. No person may enter or leave. Law enforcement is continuing their investigation. Students are safe in their schools. We will share more information with families and staff as it becomes available; not later than 11:00am. Thank you for your understanding. Rich Polkinghorn, Superintendent
UPDATE #1: Staff and Families,
I am writing to provide an update on the report of a threat of harm directed toward a student at Henkle Middle School.
All schools remain in “soft lock-down.” Law enforcement is continuing their investigation. Students are safe in their schools.
We will share more information with families and staff as it becomes available; not later than 10:15am.
Thank you for your understanding.
Rich Polkinghorn, Superintendent
Staff and Families,
This morning at approximately 8:00am, law enforcement received a report of a threat of harm directed toward a student at Henkle Middle School. Out of an abundance of caution our school district quickly implemented our safety procedures and secured students and staff safely inside buildings while suspending access to facilities. This “soft lock-down” is in place at Columbia High School, Henkle Middle School and Wallace and Priscilla Stevenson Intermediate School.
Law enforcement arrived within minutes and are working with school administration to determine the credibility of the threat.
We will share more information with families and staff as it becomes available; not later than 9:30am.
Thank you for your understanding.
Rich Polkinghorn, Superintendent
REMINDER: NO SCHOOL TODAY - January 12, 2024
UPDATE: White Salmon School District Closed Today, December 1st.
White Salmon School District 2 hr. Late Start Today, Dec. 1st.
WPSIS Halloween Event!
