Wildcats graduate
June 12, 2013
By Greg Farrar
Rachel Wachtendonk (left) and Meghan McMichael raise their fists and holler for joy as the two friends and honors graduates walk to their seats in the procession of students.
Emily Woolley graduates
June 12, 2013
Emily Woolley, of North Bend, graduated from Whitman College in Walla Walla with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics-mathematics.
Woolley is the daughter of Cathi and Michael Woolley and graduated from Mount Si High School in 2009.
Local student name to Grove City College dean’s list
June 12, 2013
Ryan Mott, of North Bend, has been named to the dean’s list with high distinction for the spring 2013 semester at Grove City College in Pennsylvania.
To qualify, students need a GPA of 3.85 to 4.0. Mott is a freshman majoring in mechanical engineering. He was homeschooled, and graduated in 2012. Mott is the son of Daniel and Lisa Mott.
Two Rivers School and TLC honor graduates
June 12, 2013
Two Rivers School celebrated the graduation of 19 students June 5, according to the Snoqualmie Valley School District website.
Elementary school teacher honored as teacher of the month
June 12, 2013
Special-education teacher Ruth Edwards was awarded Teacher of the Month for June by local website Macaroni Kid.
Edwards teaches at Snoqualmie Elementary School, according to a press release from Macaroni Kid. Edwards was nominated by a Snoqualmie Elementary School family for teaching, molding, guiding and leading students, as well as going above and beyond her duties, according to the nomination.
Superintendent’s contract extended for another year
June 5, 2013
Snoqualmie Valley Schools Superintendent Joel Aune’s contract renewal on May 9 was well-received, except by one school board member. The board voted 4-1 with Carolyn Simpson opposing.
“I voted no and they voted yes, but we will move forward together,” Simpson said. “We’re each allowed to make our own judgment.”
Simpson said she looks forward to working with Aune.
Help with summer meals and school supplies offered
June 5, 2013
Do you or anyone you know need help with school supplies in the fall?
The Snoqualmie Valley School District no longer receives free backpacks with school supplies to distribute at the beginning of the year, but has an alternate option, according to the district website. Low-income families who cannot afford school supplies can apply for assistance through Hopelink.
Local parent elected state PTA president
June 5, 2013
Heather Gillette, of North Bend, was elected as Washington State PTA president for a two-year term beginning June 1, according to a press release from the Washington State PTA. As president, Gillette will preside at all state PTA Board and general meetings and serve as spokesperson for the nearly 140,000 member association.
Middle school students receive fitness award
June 5, 2013
Snoqualmie Middle School students recently completed the annual Presidential Physical Fitness Testing, according to a press release from Snoqualmie Middle School.
Students are tested for endurance in the mile run; for abdominal strength and endurance with curl-ups; for upper body strength and endurance with flex arm hang for females and pull-ups for males; for flexibility with sit and reach and for speed and agility with the shuttle run.
Do you want to play fall sports?
June 5, 2013
Do you want to play football? Boys golf, soccer, or tennis? Girls volleyball, swimming or diving? Cross country?
Mount Si High School is encouraging students to pick up a clearance packet in the main office.
Or print one here: http://www.svsd410.org//site/Default.aspx?PageID=1003
Clearance packets are due June 10th.
Also, please make sure you have a current sports physical on file. Athletes need one every 24 months.
Contact the Athletic Department if you have any questions or to check the date of your last physical: 425-831-8103 or email evensene@svsd410.org.
