Wishram School – Week in Review & Next Week’s Schedule
August 31 – September 6, 2025

Week in Review

The 2025–26 school year is already in full swing, and we are grateful for the way our students and staff have hit the ground running. From classroom learning to safety drills, athletic competitions, and community support, this past week was filled with important steps in building a strong foundation for the year ahead.

Tuesday, September 2 – Our school therapist was on site, Mr. Churchwell attended a construction meeting (2:00–3:00 PM), and the Program Committee held its first meeting of the year at 3:05 PM. JH Football and JH Volleyball also began practices. Due to the heat index being too high, JH Football practices were cancelled. 

Wednesday, September 3 – Mr. Detmar held bus evacuation drills for all students. The school nurse was on site in the afternoon. In addition, Wishram staff joined ESD 112 in interviewing four candidates for the Horizon Career Specialist position. Mr. Churchwell attended a Superintendent meeting from 11:30 AM–12:30 PM. Due to the heat index being too high, JH Football practices were cancelled. 

Thursday, September 4 – We conducted a full-school evacuation drill, and the WAGAP Food Truck was on site in our parking lot from 9:00–11:00 AM. Our teachers also started using our new assessment test, MAPS to test our students. These tests will help us individualize learning for our students. Testing will continue through next week. Due to the heat index being too high, JH Football practices were cancelled. 

Friday, September 5 – HS Football will play in the Dufur Classic vs. Prospect Charter, with a 1:00 PM start.

Saturday, September 6 – HS Volleyball will compete at the Dufur Classic, beginning at 8:30 AM.

 Thank you to everyone—staff, students, families, and community—for your continued commitment. Each week we see new examples of teamwork, growth, and resilience that show why Wishram is such a special place to learn and grow.

 Looking Ahead: September 7 – September 13, 2025

Monday, September 8 –

• School therapist on site

• School nurse on site (Mondays moving forward)

• Community Council Spaghetti Dinner at 4:45 PM

• Community Council Meeting at 5:30 PM

Tuesday, September 9 –

• OSPI Collaboration Webinar (Mr. Churchwell, 2:00–3:00 PM)

• Construction meeting (Mr. Churchwell, 2:00–3:00 PM)

Wednesday, September 10 –

•  Happy Birthday Kael Fletcher!

•  Happy Birthday Sammy Gowdy!

• Gorge/Pacific/Wahkiakum County Superintendent Check-in (Mr. Churchwell, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM)

• MS Volleyball at Arlington, OR – 5:00 PM

Thursday, September 11 –

• WAGAP Food Truck in the school parking lot (9:00–11:00 AM)

• HS Volleyball hosts Dufur – 5:00 PM

Friday, September 12 –

• HS Football at North Douglas – 7:00 PM kickoff

Saturday, September 13 –

The Children ARE the Key to OUR Success
Tye Churchwell
Superintendent, Wishram School

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