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Wishram High and Elementary School
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Wishram High and Elementary School
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Wishram School is a partnership of students, staff, parents, and the community.
Our goal is to provide a positive school experience, foster personal and academic growth, and teach skills for a successful life.
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Mr. Churchwells weekly update
Posted by Jason Cooper on 12/20/2024Hello Wishram Students, Staff Friends, and Family,As we release your students for Christmas Break, I want to take a moment to wish each of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I truly hope this time is filled with love, support, and meaningful moments with those you hold dear.
The holiday season can be a challenging time for many, so it’s important to pause and reflect on the good in our lives. Remember, the holidays are meant to bring joy, not stress. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, please take a step back and focus on the positive. Don’t hesitate to reach out to family, friends, or even professionals if you're experiencing stress—sometimes, talking to someone can be the best medicine.
I encourage you to check in on your loved ones and remind them that you're there for them. It’s the connections we share that make this season truly special.
Wishing you all a peaceful, joyful, and grateful Christmas Break!
This time of year, travel conditions can become challenging due to snow, ice, and falling debris such as rocks from the mountains. Please exercise extra caution and stay safe while traveling over the next couple of months.Pacific Mobile, Odyssey Construction and Rains Electrical got lots of work done last week preparing for our two new modular buildings that are scheduled to arrive on January 10th. They will continue the work after the Christmas Holiday.I’m very happy to be able to report that we have a draft copy of the Investment Grade Audit (IGA) report and the Energy Service Proposal (ESP) Contract for our school board to review at the January Board Meeting. This is currently in the hands of the WA State Department of Energy Services (DES) and will hopefully be ready for final approval in January.This has been a two-year project that I've been working on with Apollo Solutions Group. I applied for another Small Rural School Modernization Grant back in early 2023 and in early 2024 I was notified and awarded 6 Million Dollars to do energy upgrades. This grant will allow Wishram School to upgrade all Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems (HVAC), all Boiler Systems, Lower Ceilings, Install LED Motion Lighting, and install a Walk-in Cooler and Freezer for our kitchen.If everything gets approved by DES, I will bring this to the Wishram School Board for approval in January with an Apollo representative. Then in February, we will start ordering parts and equipment and the construction will start in June of 2025.Monday, December 16, 2024School Nurse was here.School Therapist was hereMs. Aireann Duke provided free haircuts to Wishram Students and Community Members.Wishram JH Boys Basketball team traveled to Klickitat to play Klickwood. Both boys teams pulled off the big W. Great job all!We had our Program Committee Meeting right after school. Topics of discussion were the modular buildings, the energy upgrades as well as getting students off the ICU list before going on Winter Break.Tuesday, December 17, 2024The School Therapist was hereHS Boys Basketball traveled to Damascus Christian and pulled off a victory. Great job boys.Wednesday Through Friday will be Christmas Spirit Week!Wednesday, December 18, 2024Christmas Pajama DayJH Boys Basketball Traveled to Trout Lake for the end-of-the-season tournament.B team lost 18-14 against Bickleton
A team lost 39-25 to CentervilleB team lost 28-3 to Centerville & eliminatedA team won 36-25 against Klickwood and took 3rd place in the tournamentI attended my Gorge/Pacific and Wahkiakum County Superintendents meeting from 11:30 to 12:30. We discussed the Governor's newly released Budget Proposal. We also discussed school messenger platforms. All schools use some form of messaging system to communicate with families, particularly for important updates such as school closures. The company that many schools, including Wishram, rely on for this service has recently increased their yearly cost by more than three times so many of us are looking for a different company to provide this service.Thursday, December 19, 2024Happy Birthday Israel Cantu.Ugly Christmas Sweater DayWishram School had their monthly School Board Meeting at 4:30. The topics of discussion were the upcoming Civil Rights Review and the Principal Evaluation Process.What a Wonderful Christmas Program at Wishram Elementary!
If you missed the Wishram Elementary School Christmas Program, you truly missed an unforgettable evening. Our K-5th grade students gave heartwarming performances that left everyone smiling.
- K/1 Class: They kicked things off with Jingle Bells and We Wish You a Merry Christmas, spreading festive cheer right from the start.
- 2nd & 3rd Grade Class: Our talented students sang Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree and I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas, followed by delightful poetry recitations including Falling Snow, Snow Kisses, Chubby Little Santa, and Snowball.
- 4th & 5th Grade Class: They serenaded us with This Little Light of Mine and It's Christmas Time, showcasing their shining voices.
To add even more excitement, we played Here Comes Santa Claus to see if we could lure the big guy into making a surprise visit—and sure enough, he showed up!
Throughout the evening, our ASB class served Christmas cookies, hot cider, and hot cocoa, creating a warm and festive atmosphere.
A big congratulations to all the students, teachers, and volunteers who helped make this event a success. It was a truly special night, filled with holiday joy and school spirit. Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate with us!
Friday, December 20, 2024Christmas Fun Day. ASB will be serving Hot Cocoa and snacks.Students are released at 12:00 pmWishram Staff Christmas Party will be over at Spookys.Next Week ScheduleMonday, December 23, 2024No School/Christmas BreakMaintenance Department will be working on placing a shed outback as well as some painting projects.Tuesday, December 24, 2024No School/Christmas BreakHave a Very Merry Christmas Eve.Wednesday, December 25, 2024No School/Christmas BreakHappy Birthday and Merry Christmas Mike ElwellHave a Very Merry ChristmasThursday, December 26, 2024No School/Christmas BreakFriday, December 27, 2024No School/Christmas BreakPacific Mobile and Odyssey Construction will be on-site working on the area where the Modular Classrooms will go.Sunday, December 29, 2024.Happy Birthday Matthew GowdyThe Children ARE the key to OUR SuccessThank you,Tye ChurchwellWishram SchoolSuperintendent509 767 6090 Office541 993 1850 Cell509 767 6536 Fax
