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Basin nonprofit CEO appointed to WA Board of Education
OLYMPIA — Sue Kane, CEO of the NCW Tech Alliance, has been appointed to the Washington State Board of Education, P…
Big Bend enrollment rises in winter quarter
State funding drops slightly
What MLSD officials say about finances
MLSD board members tell state that schools need more flexibility, not more money
MLSD seeks to make best use of schools in redrawing boundaries
MOSES LAKE — Superintendent Josh Meek said the key to making any redrawing of the Moses Lake School District’s elementary school attendance boundaries work is …
MLSD looks at changing school attendance zones
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District is proposing a sweeping reorganization of the district’s elementary school attendance boundaries in anticipation of the completion of Groff Elementary School in fall of 2…
State data shows increased readiness for kindergarten
OTHELLO — Newly released data from the Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) shows Othello School District’s (OSD’s) young…
Big Bend names president finalists
New president to be announced by March 31
Moses Lake School District investigates Park Orchard incident
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District is investigating an incident at Park Orchard Elementary School in early January where an adult is alleged to have dragged a student, first by the legs and then by the arms, d…
Mattawa, Royal City students compete in Amazing Shake
SOUTH GRANT COUNTY — Students from two Grant County schools competed in the Amazing Shake on Friday, Jan. 31. The Amazing Shake, started by the Ron Clark Acade…
Othello schools trying to find solution for land problem
OTHELLO — As the Othello City Council is considering changes to the city’s zoning code and comprehensive plan, one proposed change would make it impossible for the Othello School District to develop some property o…
Royal School District talks about more construction at board meeting
ROYAL CITY — Construction was the overarching topic of discussion during a regular meeting of the Royal School Board on Monday, Jan. 27.
Calming down: Schools focus on helping children cope with strong emotions
MOSES LAKE — Kristi Bateman knows what helps her calm down when she gets frustrated or angry.
MLHS to get Air Force JROTC this fall
Also anticipating expanded vocational education
Othello district voters to consider replacement levy
OTHELLO — Othello School District voters will decide the fate of a three-year educational programs and maintenance levy in the special election Feb. 11.
Red Rock Elementary School celebrates remodeled building
ROYAL CITY — Three years ago on Friday, students returned to Red Rock Elementary School after massive flooding had damaged their school. Three years later, las…
Royal School District proposes replacement levy on ballot
ROYAL CITY — Royal City voters are seeing a $1.37 million school district levy on the Feb. 11 ballot.