Jan 7, 2021 | 2020-2021 School Year, Reopening School, Superintendent News
Dear Parents, As I shared just before the holiday break, Governor Inslee and the state Department of Health (DOH) updated their metrics for in-person learning for students across Washington. The state DOH shared that as we learn more about COVID-19 transmission, we...
Dec 17, 2020 | 2020-2021 School Year, Reopening School, Superintendent News
Dear Parents, Yesterday, Governor Inslee shared updated guidance and metrics from the state Department of Health regarding the in-person learning for school districts across the state. The guidance now allows for more students to receive in-person education, even when...
Dec 2, 2020 | 2020-2021 School Year, Health & Safety, School News, Superintendent News
Good morning Skamania families, COVID-19 cases are rising in our area, just as they are around the state, country and world. Some of you may know that the Stevenson-Carson School District board voted last night to return immediately to fully remote learning due to the...
Nov 4, 2020 | School Owned Property, Special Projects
Forest Management Work Supports Preservation and Legacy of Learning Land Project Forest Management Work Includes: Establishment of no-harvest buffer zone to protect and preserve the flow-through water source Timber harvest of diseased trees to improve the health and...
Oct 22, 2020 | School Owned Property, Special Projects
In July 2020, AKS Engineering & Forestry LLC completed a land survey of Skamania School District’s Woodard Creek Road property with the purpose of identifying property lines, legal and stream easements and to help Skamania create a forest management plan. Based on...
Oct 22, 2020 | 2020-2021 School Year, Health & Safety, Reopening School, School News
Dear Parents, Today ten excited students in grades 3-5 started in-person on a AA/BB schedule. All is going well! The other half of the group will start on Monday. Our students in grades 6-8 will begin on Thursday, November 12, in a similar AA/BB schedule. I visit...
Sep 23, 2020 | 2020-2021 School Year, Health & Safety, Reopening School, School News
1. Practice Hand Washing Have them wash their hands often throughout the day. Teach them to sing their ABCs or have them count for at least 20 seconds ensuring they wash front, back and in-between their fingers. 2. Practice Putting Mask On/Off Your child will be...
Sep 22, 2020 | 2020-2021 School Year, Reopening School, School News, Superintendent News
Hello Skamania Families, I wanted to share with you the great news that the Skamania School Board of Directors approved our Student Return Plan proposal! We are so excited to be able to have students back in our classrooms! The Student Return Plan is a phased in...
Sep 14, 2020 | 2020-2021 School Year, Health & Safety, School News, Superintendent News
Dear Skamania Families, We are thinking of you and your safety during the regional wildfire crisis we are experiencing. The intent of this message from the school counselor and me is to provide health tips and emergency preparation materials. It was not that long ago...
Aug 11, 2020 | 2020-2021 School Year, Reopening School, School News, Superintendent News
Dear Skamania School District Families, I hope you had a nice summer and were able to enjoy some downtime in this unusual time. During the COVID-19 pandemic, our fall return to education looks different than in the past. Health and safety is always our top priority,...
Aug 7, 2020 | 2020-2021 School Year, Health & Safety, Reopening School, School News, Superintendent News
Dear Parents and Community Members, I will be making a fall opening recommendation to our school board based on the enclosed metrics and will announce their decision on Tuesday, August 11. Gov. Jay Inslee, Superintendent Chris Reykdal and the state Department of...
Jul 28, 2020 | 2020-2021 School Year, Reopening School, School News, Superintendent News
Dear Skamania School District Families, I hope you have had a wonderful summer! It’s hard to believe we are already preparing for back to school. During the COVID-19 pandemic, our fall return to education looks different than in the past, just like most things these...
