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 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...
Jun 22, 2020 | School News
Jun 18, 2020 | School News
Leaving the security of elementary and middle school, places where young people have spent their entire educational experience thus far, and preparing to begin high school can be both scary and thrilling. Typically, ceremonies help students and teachers close one...
