Happy Friday Everyone. 

 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! 

Get ready for a fun-filled evening packed with great food, exciting auctions, and unforgettable entertainment! 

 Senior Fundraiser – Nacho Feed & Silent Auction kicks off at 5:00 PM, followed by hilarious and high-energy lip sync performances from our amazing students!

Come fill up on nachos, score some awesome auction items, and cheer on our brave performers as they take the stage! Let’s show up, have fun, and support our seniors in a BIG way! 

See you there!  #SupportOurSeniors #LipSyncFun #CommunityStrong

Modular Building Update:

All new electrical equipment has been installed at the transportation lot. PUD will be updating the transformers in the next couple of weeks. Low-voltage conduit has been trenched, installed, and bored into the school building. We are still awaiting state review of the fire panel before moving forward.

$6 Million Small Rural Schools Grant Update:
Energy-efficient upgrades are progressing:

• The design phase is 90% complete.
• Construction is set to begin on March 24th.
• Ceiling height adjustments will improve efficiency.
• New LED occupancy-sensing light fixtures will be installed.
• The HVAC system will be upgraded to an energy-efficient gas-powered unit.
• A new hot water system and chiller system will be installed.
• An energy-efficient walk-in cooler and freezer will be added.

Construction will continue throughout the spring on a swing shift schedule to minimize disruptions.

Week in Review: March 16 – March 22

Sunday, March 16:

• Mr. Churchwell, Ms. Barhart, and Ms. Duke traveled to Wenatchee to attend the Small Schools Conference hosted by WASA. We returned Tuesday Afternoon. It was a great conference and we all left with lots of valuable information. 

Monday, March 17:

• Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 
• The Mobile Medical Unit was in the school parking lot. 
• The Therapist and School Nurse were on-site.
• Staff Meeting at 3:05 PM in the staff workroom.
• Community Council St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser at the Firehall, 4:00 - 6:30 PM.

Tuesday, March 18:

• Noon Release – Student Conferences 1:00 - 3:30 PM.
• Regional Native Parent/Community K/12 Advisory Committee Meeting at 4:30 pm

Wednesday, March 19:

• Happy Birthday Anastasia Schwinof
• Noon Release – Student Conferences 1:00 - 3:30 PM.
• 10th & 12th-grade students attended the NW Youth Career Expo in Portland.
• Mr. Churchwell attended a Superintendents' Meeting with Gorge, Pacific, and Wahkiakum Counties.
• Mr. Churchwell and Apollo had a Check-in meeting at 2:00 pm. 

Thursday, March 20:

• Spring Equinox – First Day of Spring! 
• Plumbers will be on site hooking up the water and sewer to the modular buildings
• Mr. Churchwell attended a webinar on the new Clean Buildings Act requirements.
• Noon Release – Student Conferences 1:00 - 8:00 PM.

Friday, March 21:

• Noon Release.
• 4th & 5th grade students took a field trip to Lyle Falls.
• Mr. Churchwell attended a Superintendents' meeting at ESD 112 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
• High School Track Meet @ The Dalles.
• Lip Sync & Silent Auction Fundraiser from 5:00 - 7:00 PM.

Looking Ahead: March 24 – March 30, 2025

Sunday, March 23:

• Happy Birthday Star Gowdy

Monday, March 24:-Spring Break

• No School/Spring Break
• Construction begins on energy efficiency upgrades.
• Mr. Churchwell attends his Early Career Supeitendnet Class

Tuesday, March 25:

• Happy Birthday Gracie White
• No School/Spring Break
• Construction Continues
• Mr. Cameron and Mr. Churchwell in Vancouver at ESD 112 in training. 
• School Board Meeting 5:15 pm

Wednesday, March 26:

• No School/Spring Break
• Ernie's Locks & Keys on Site changing the locks on the Modular Buildings
• Mr. Churchwell will attend a meeting with the Superintendents from the Gorge and Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties. 

Thursday, March 27:

• No School/Spring Break  

Friday, March 28:

• No School/Spring Break
• Mr. Churchwell will attend the Klickitat/Skamania Behavioral Health Network Team Meeting. 

Saturday, March 29:

• Happy Birthday Sam Bernier. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. Thank you for supporting our students and school community!

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