Dear Students, Staff, Friends, and Families,
I hope you all had an amazing Thanksgiving Break. We were very excited and happy to welcome all of our students back on Monday.
The Wishram Community Council and The Wishram Fire Department, invite you to a cozy gathering at the Train Park tomorrow, Saturday, December 7th starting at 2:00 pm. Enjoy delicious Hot Cocoa and Hot Cider as we come together to celebrate the season.
Word is, a very special visitor will be arriving on a Fire Truck and will be available for photos—so bring your camera!
Then, at 5:30 PM, listen for the sound of fire truck sirens as we watch the lighted fire trucks make their way through town, with Santa making a special appearance!
They look forward to seeing you there.
Did you realize that after today, Friday, December 6th, there are only 10 school days left until your students are on Christmas Break.
Monday, December 2, 2024
School Nurse was out
School Therapist was here
I attended my Rural Education Center Meeting from 10:00 to 11:00 am. A number of topics were covered, including some "good" news regarding the capital budget and some "not good" news regarding the general fund deficit that the 2025 legislature will be dealing with. Also, Representative Lisa Callan joined us to talk about funding issues. We did share concerns regarding Transitional Kindergarten funding with Rep. Callan and discussed several other topics, including "The Big Three", LEA, increasing levy limits/capacity, isolation and restraint and several other topics.
We held our weekly program committee meeting right after school. We discussed the upcoming Winter Program as well as the upcoming staff Christmas Party. I updated the staff on the two modular buildings. Mr. Cameron let teachers know that they needed to check their emails as he sent them times and dates to start their evaluations.
Our Boys JH Basketball teams hosted Klickwood. We did not pull out a victory but they played hard. .
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
The School Therapist was here
I attended my Rural Education Center Meeting from 10:00 to 11:00 am.
Mr. Walters and some of our teachers met with Emily Newman from Pacific Education Institute (PEI). Mr. Walters invited Emily to our school so that she could go over opportunities that PEI could offer our students. PEI provides lots of free resources and opportunities for place-based outdoor education. This is one more example of what your levy dollars are doing for our students.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
I attended a meeting with the Gorge/Pacific and Wahkiakum County Superintendents.
Mr. Cooper and I had another meeting with Emergent 3, which is the safety App I've purchased for our school. The purpose of the meeting was to take a look at their progress as they build the mapping system for our facilities. It is moving along nicely.
Thursday, December 5 2024
Happy Birthday Amitola Mendez
WAGAP Food Truck was at the school from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.
Ms. Hatahway and I spent the day in Vancouver attending a Business Workshop where we focused on reviewing our F196. This document outlines how our expenditures are categorized, and it’s part of a very complex system imposed on school districts.
The most exciting takeaway from the training was learning that Wishram School was one of only two districts in the entire ESD 112 that ended the fiscal year spending less than the revenue we received. This is a notable accomplishment, especially considering that there are currently 30 school districts within our ESD.
We were also joined via Zoom by Ms. Melissa Gombosky, the owner of Gombosky Public Affairs. She provided valuable insights into the financial challenges facing the State of Washington, particularly the funding shortfalls impacting school districts across the state.
Thank you for your continued support as we work to navigate these challenges and ensure the best possible outcomes for our students.
JH Basketball hosted Trout Lake. The JH girls fought through the whole game but did not pull off the victory. The JH boys played a barn burner game and ended up winning 33 to 30.
Friday, December 6, 2024
Happy Birthday Hunter Cooke
MS Basketball picture day.
HS Basketball travels to Fossil to participate in the Wheeler County Basketball Tournament.
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Hot Cocoa and Hot Cider as well as pictures with Santa starting at 2:00 pm at the Train Park.
HS Basketball travels to Fossil to participate in the Wheeler County Basketball Tournament.
Monday, December 9, 2024
School Nurse will be here
School Therapist will be here
I will attend my Rural Education Center Meeting from 10:00 to 11:00 am
Program Committee Meeting at 3:05
Community Council meeting in the gym at 5:30 pm.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
School Therapist will be here
I will attend my Rural Education Center Meeting from 10:00 to 11:00 am
I will be attending an OSPI Collaboration Webinar from 2:00 to 3:00 pm.
HS Basketball will be traveling to C.S. Lewis. Games Tims, 5:30 & 7:00 pm
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
I will attend my Gorge/Pacific/Wahkiakum County Superintendent Check-in Meeting from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
JH Boys Basketball will be traveling to The Dalles. Game times, 5:45 and 6:45 pm
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Our JH Basketball team will host Bickleton. 5:00 and 6:00 pm
Friday, December 13, 2024
I will be at a Government to Government training all day in Ridgefield.
HS Basketball @ Condon (Tournament)
Saturday, December 14, 2024
HS Basketball @ Condon (Tournament)
The Children ARE the key to OUR Success
Tye Churchwell
Wishram School
Superintendent
509 767 6090 Office
541 993 1850 Cell
509 767 6536 Fax
