Mar 1, 2022 | 2021-2022 School Year, Health & Safety, School News, Superintendent News
Dear Families, Today, the governors of Washington, Oregon, and California announced that, with declining COVID case rates and hospitalizations, plus changes to CDC masking guidance, all three states will be adjusting the end date to their statewide indoor mask...
Feb 22, 2022 | 2021-2022 School Year, Health & Safety, School News
Dear Staff and Families, On February 17, 2022, Governor Inslee announced that the statewide indoor mask mandate will be lifted on March 21, 2022, due to an anticipated continued decline in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. This announcement means that masks no...
Feb 10, 2022 | 2021-2022 School Year, Health & Safety, School News, Superintendent News
Dear Skamania Parents, We understand there are conversations online and in the community about the possibility of the state ending the indoor mask requirement in Washington. No changes to requirements have been made at this time, but we anticipate changes in state...
Jan 25, 2022 | 2021-2022 School Year, School News, Superintendent News
Dear Skamania School Families, I hope you all are doing well and getting back into the rhythm of school and work. I have some updates to share with you. New Board Member Please join me in welcoming Lisa Young to the Skamania School Board! A former Skamania School...
Jan 12, 2022 | 2021-2022 School Year, School News, Superintendent News
Dear Skamania School Families, Happy New Year, and welcome back! I hope you had an enjoyable winter break, and have recovered from all of the snow. As you know, we had a delayed start back to school due to snow and ice, so we will be making up these days. Four of the...
Jan 6, 2022 | 2021-2022 School Year, School News, Superintendent News
After 41 years in education and nearly 5 years leading Skamania School, I am about to enter into a new chapter of my life. I will be retiring, as planned, at the end of the school year on June 30. Announcing early will give the district plenty of time to select a new...
Dec 17, 2021 | 2021-2022 School Year, School News
District Families, I am writing to provide an update to families as we head into winter break. First, I want to express my gratitude for the opportunity to be part of the Skamania School District while Dr. Pruitt was out on medical leave. I have enjoyed getting to...
Dec 15, 2021 | 2021-2022 School Year, School News, Superintendent News
Skamania School has a new board member in position #5 and will continue to accept applications for position #3 and position #4 through January 5, 2022. The process of board appointment is outlined below and is consistent with applicable RCWs (RCW 28A.343.370:...
Nov 12, 2021 | 2021-2022 School Year, School News, Superintendent News
Dear Skamania School families, First off, I would like to say how thankful I am for our staff and for each of our amazing students. We have all had to work together this year, more than ever before, to keep each other safe, to learn and grow, and to enjoy our time...
Oct 25, 2021 | 2021-2022 School Year, School News, Superintendent News
Dear Skamania 3rd – 8th grade parents, I have two announcements for the week regarding the Washington State testing and a temporary schedule adjustment. State Testing This fall students in grades 4–8 will take the Smarter Balanced or Washington Access to...
Oct 22, 2021 | 2021-2022 School Year, Health & Safety, School News, Superintendent News
Dear Skamania School families, We are very much into autumn weather this week, and I hope you are enjoying the beautiful variety of colors in the Gorge as much as I am! Fall Fun We are planning several fun fall festival events and encourage you and your child(ren) to...
Oct 11, 2021 | 2021-2022 School Year, School News, Superintendent News
Dear Skamania Parents, I have a couple of announcements. First, good news… our food program started today! Breakfast and lunch are now available free of charge for all students. We are thrilled that our newly hired cook, Serena Glasear, was able to get all the...
