Oct 27, 2022 | 2022-2023 School Year, Health & Safety, School News
Dear Skamania Staff and Families, Over the past several years, our school has closely followed the changing COVID guidance and recommendations set forth by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH). Starting on November 1, our state and state health...
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...
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...
Aug 27, 2021 | 2021-2022 School Year, Health & Safety, Superintendent News
Dear Skamania School Families, I want to share important health and safety updates for the 2021-2022 school year. First of all, we are fortunate to be able to open for full day in-person education for all students. This would not be possible without everyone working...
Aug 19, 2021 | 2021-2022 School Year, Health & Safety, School News, Superintendent News
Dear Parents/Guardians, I am writing to share information about a new legal requirement for school employees in Washington state. On August 18, 2021, Governor Jay Inslee announced a new directive legally requiring all K–12 school district employees to get a COVID-19...
Jul 30, 2021 | 2021-2022 School Year, Health & Safety, School News, Superintendent News
Dear Skamania Parents, Here is a brief school update including important COVID information. The Washington State Department of Health released guidance for K-12 schools in the 2021-22 school year. Skamania School District is carefully reviewing the guidance and will...
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...
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 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 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...
