Skamania School District News
Reminders and last minute details before school starts
Dear Skamania School Families, We are just days away from welcoming everyone back to Skamania School for the new year, and I am excited to see everyone in person again! I wanted to share some reminders and last minute details with you as students prepare to come back...
Back to School: Health & Safety Updates
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...
Back to School Updates
Dear Skamania School Families, The beginning of the 2021-2022 school year is quickly approaching! I hope you have been enjoying the summer and have taken some time to rest and relax to be ready for the new school year. Our staff is looking forward to welcoming...
Vaccination Requirement for K–12 Employees
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...
Skamania School update from the Superintendent
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...
IDEA Federal Grant
The annual OSPI application for federal IDEA funds will be available for public review and comment for a period of 60 days, prior to the final May 21, 2021 submission to the USDOE Office of Special Education Programs. Comments may also be submitted in writing to OSPI...
In-person instruction expands to five days a week
Dear Parents, I’m excited to share the news that on Monday night, the Skamania School Board voted to expand in-person learning to now include Wednesdays. This will begin on March 17, and will give all students in-person instruction five days a week. As we approach a...
Plan for gradual expansion of in-person learning for students in grades 3-8
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...
Updated guidance and metrics from the state Department of Health
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...