Mr. Churchwell's Week in Review and Next Week Schedule.

Celebrating Our Incredible Team at Wishram School!

The first thing I want to do this week is give a HUGE SHOUTOUT to the amazing team of dedicated educators who make Wishram School such a special place. In a short period of time, this team has accomplished incredible things, and I couldn’t be more grateful for their dedication, hard work, and passion for our students.

At the heart of our success is an amazing, dedicated group of both new and tenured teachers, who work tirelessly to ensure that every student receives the best possible education. Alongside them is another incredible group of Para Educators and Classified Staff, who provide essential support, guidance, and care to help our students thrive.

We are also incredibly fortunate to have an amazing and supportive School Board, whose leadership and dedication ensure that our students, staff, and community have the resources, vision, and encouragement needed for success. Their commitment to our Strategic Plan, student achievement, and school growth plays a vital role in everything we accomplish.

Some of our recent successes include:

A Title/LAP Program that is creating remarkable student growth, thanks to the dedication of all teachers.

An after-school program serving 30+ students daily, providing homework help, enrichment activities, and a safe, welcoming place to be after school.

A thriving Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, where students gain hands-on training in both wood and metal work—including building our new gymnasium bleachers!

The installation of two modular buildings, providing four new classrooms and restrooms to support our growing needs.

Afterschool enrichment evenings, which have brought together more than 60 community members.

Beyond these programs, our staff members go above and beyond every single day:

A dedicated Business Manager, who works tirelessly to make sure the school's budget is always in order.

A dedicated Principal, who gives it his all for both students and staff.

An Office Manager, who works every day serving her admin team, the teachers, students, and community.

A Technology Leader, who not only keeps all technology up and running but also teaches, coaches, drives buses, and works on maintenance when needed.

A single Custodian, who keeps the school and grounds in order, monitors recesses, coaches sports, and even opens the gym on Sundays.

A Counselor, who not only works every day with students to help them find their interests and goals but also brings in much-needed training for staff and students experiencing trauma.

A Special Education Department, that cares for and works with special needs children in the most caring and supportive way possible.

Special Shoutouts!

A huge shoutout to our Construction Core+ class for their continued hard work on our gymnasium bleachers! They’ve been working on it every single day this week, and it's incredible to see this project coming to fruition—built from within by our own students!

Another huge shoutout to all of our staff who participated in the Professional Learning Community (PLC) on Wednesday. Your commitment to working on our Strategic Plan is evident in your hands-on approach these days.

Wishram School Weekly Update

Week in Review: February 17 - February 22

Monday, Feb 17 – Presidents’ Day (No School)

LaClinica Mobile Medical Unit was on site (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM).

Tuesday, Feb 18 – School Resumed

School Therapist on site

Mr. Churchwell attended the REC Meeting (10:00 - 11:00 AM)

Pacific Mobile was on-site installing ADA ramps and stairs for the modular buildings

Mr. Churchwell met with his Superintendent Mentor (11:00 AM)

Regional Native Parent/Community Meeting K-12 Advisory Team (Canceled)

Wednesday, Feb 19 – Late Start Day, Strategic Plan Work with Ken Parshall

HR Services Meeting (11:30 AM - 12:30 PM)

Wishram Leadership Team met with Ken Parshall (3:00 PM)

Pacific Mobile continued installing ADA ramps and stairs

Thursday, Feb 20 –

Pacific Mobile was on-site installing attic vents and trim board on the modular buildings

Elementary Core Review Meeting (3:00 PM)

Staff Collaboration Time for Curriculum Development

Mr. Churchwell testified in the Senate Ways & Means Committee (4:00 - 6:00 PM)

Friday, Feb 21 – Regional Standard Response Users Group Meeting

Upcoming Week’s Schedule: February 23 - March 1

Sunday, Feb 23 – Happy Birthday Elijah Cooper & Monroe Castillo!

Monday, Feb 24

School Nurse and Therapist on site

Mr. Churchwell will attend the REC Meeting (10:00 - 11:00 AM)

Staff Program Committee Meeting (3:05 PM)

Happy Birthday, Deano Cloud/Cooper!

Tuesday, Feb 25

School Therapist on site

Mr. Churchwell will attend the REC Meeting (10:00 - 11:00 AM)

Mr. Churchwell will attend a kickoff meeting with Apollo at 2:00 PM (Starting the process for our Energy Efficiency Grant!)

School Board Meeting at 5:15 PM

Happy Birthday Hunter Oatman!

Wednesday, Feb 26

Mr. Churchwell will be in a Superintendent Meeting with Gorge/Pacific & Wahkiakum County Superintendents

Thursday, Feb 27

Migrant/Indigenous Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting at 5:00 PM (Food will be available!)

Friday, Feb 28

Behavioral Health Network Meeting (10:30 - 11:30 AM)

Happy Birthday Warren Newton!

Saturday, March 1

Happy Birthday Drake Hoptowit!

Stay Tuned for Updates!

Please keep an eye out for schedule changes throughout the week.

The Children ARE the Key to OUR Success!

Tye Churchwell

Superintendent, Wishram School

Office: 509-767-6090

Cell: 541-993-1850