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Chelan School District receives grant to boost college, career readiness

CHELAN – The Lake Chelan School District is one of 13 rural school districts in Washington to receive funding through the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) to enhance college and …

Peshastin-Dryden Elementary welcomes TK and Kindergarten students with donuts and smiles

PESHASTIN – Cascade School District’s youngest and newest students entered the halls of Peshastin-Dryden Elementary to start their first day of Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and …

Local nonprofits ensure continuation of CSD K-8 art programs in 2024-2025 school year

LEAVENWORTH – Through a collaborative “Save the K-8 Art Teachers” effort, Village Art in the Park (VAP) and Icicle Creek Center for the Arts (ICCA) were able to support the salaries …

Cashmere students march toward a promising new school year

CASHMERE– Cashmere High School’s class of 2025 rode through town in a celebratory annual parade, kicking off the first day of yet another successful school year. With a promising …

Lake Chelan schools see enrollment boost, defying state trend

CHELAN – School enrollment numbers in the face of declining numbers statewide were among the leading back-to-school topics of interest at the meeting of the Lake Chelan School District Board on …

Students return to classrooms in Cascade School District

LEAVENWORTH – School is back in session for Cascade School District (CSD). Students arrived for their first day of the 2024-2025 school year on Aug. 27. At Peshastin-Dryden Elementary …

Brewster's Back-To-School Giveaway equips students with backpacks and supplies

BREWSTER –Backpacks outnumbered kids at the first Back-To-School Giveaway held at the Brewster Boys and Girls Club on Saturday, August 17. Hundreds of backpacks and supply kits ensured …

Cashmere School District passes Clean Building compliance review with flying colors

CASHMERE— The Cashmere School District (CSD) once again sets the standard high for Washington facilities after passing a Clean Building compliance review for every facility in the district. CSD …

WVC crafts new strategic plan to strengthen community and address equity

WENATCHEE—Wenatchee Valley College is developing a new strategic plan to enhance its community focus, address equity gaps, and maintain academic excellence. WVC President Dr. Faimous …

Upbeat mood at Cascade School District Board midsummer meeting

LEAVENWORTH – After a year of bi-monthly meetings dominated by budgetary woes, the July 15 meeting of the Cascade School District (CSD) Board of Directors was decidedly upbeat and optimistic. …

Five Brewster and Bridgeport graduates make Spokane Community Colleges' honor roll

SPOKANE – Five Brewster and Bridgeport graduates now enrolled at either Spokane Community College (SCC) or Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) have made the 2024 spring quarter honor roll …

Pateros, Mansfield school districts adopt four-day school week

PATEROS—Students returning to class in September will have to confront the welcome conundrum of what to do with a free day every Friday after the district board of directors approved a four-day …

Chelan High School Career Connections class offers students a path to success

CHELAN– In a world where the landscape of employment is continually shifting, Chelan High School is taking proactive steps to ensure its students are prepared for the future.  One of …

Cascade School District receives state support for special education funding

LEAVENWORTH – Cascade School District (CSD) will be reimbursed $111,000 by the state for special education expenses accrued during the 2023-2024 school year. “We have students who …

Cascade School District corrects data errors, finds attendance is higher than state reports

LEAVENWORTH – Students in Cascade School District (CSD) are attending school more often than state data shows, due to a recently discovered error in schools’ attendance reporting to the …

Cashmere School District recoups over $130,000 In funding for special needs students

CASHMERE—As the school year has wrapped up, the Cashmere School Board applauds the district staff, who worked tirelessly to ensure that their highest-needs students receive adequate funding and …

Cascade Choir Crescendo campaign benefit concert at Snowy Owl packs the house

LEAVENWORTH - It was standing room only in Icicle Creek Center for the Arts’ (ICCA) Snowy Owl Theater on the evening of June 11 at the concert to support choir programs at Icicle River Middle …

New three-district bus barn rises at Brewster High School

BREWSTER – The Brewster School District is currently constructing a new transportation facility with approval and assistance from the state.  Former Brewster School Superintendent …

CHELAN - The Lake Chelan Health & Wellness Foundation has awarded scholarships to 18 high school graduates from Chelan and Manson for the 2024-2025 academic year. The foundation also provided …

OMAK — Wenatchee Valley College (WVC) has named Carolyn Goolsby as the new Dean of its Omak campus, effective Aug. 16, the college announced on Tuesday. In her role, Goolsby will oversee …

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