Mount Si student survey results may shed light on bullying and drugs
May 13, 2013
Last fall, Mount Si High School students in 10th and 12th grade took a “Healthy Youth Survey,” and the results are in. The survey results will give high school staff and teachers a better idea of what improvements are needed, according to the Mount Si High School newsletter. The results of the survey will be discussed at 6:30 p.m. May 12 at Mount Si High School PSTA library, 8651 Meadowbrook Way S.E., Snoqualmie.
The survey discussion will answer whether students feel safe, are there bullying, drug or alcohol problems?
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Mount Si named a top high school
May 8, 2013
Mount Si High School was ranked among the highest performing schools in Washington in this year’s Best High Schools report from U.S. News and World Report.
The school earned a national and state ranking and was also awarded a silver medal, one of 45 schools in Washington to earn silver, according to the Snoqualmie Valley School District website.
Tavish MacLean declares candidacy for school board
May 8, 2013
Tavish MacLean, of Snoqualmie, announced May 2 that he is running for the open District 1 seat of the Snoqualmie Valley School District board.
MacLean, a director of product management at T-Mobile, said in a press release that he has deep experience in budget management, strategic plan development and driving consensus across business functions throughout his career.
Joel Aune is not selected by Richland School District
May 8, 2013
Joel Aune, superintendent of the Snoqualmie Valley School District, was not selected as the new superintendent of the Richland School District.
Aune and two other candidates vied for the top spot at the Eastern Washington school district, but the RSD announced April 29 that Dr. Rick Schulte, with the Oak Harbor School District, was named to the position. Read more
Home schooling support meeting is set for May 15
May 8, 2013
Parents who choose to home-school their children are being offered support from the public school district in Snoqualmie.
A press release from the Snoqualmie Valley School District states that the Parent Partnership Program is a resource for homeschooling families, providing them with support from certified teachers to support their home education.
Mount Si High School ranked high in 2013 Best High Schools report
May 6, 2013
Mount Si High School was ranked among the highest performing schools in Washington in this year’s Best High Schools report from “U.S. News and World Report.” The school earned a national and state ranking and was also awarded a silver medal, one of 45 schools in Washington, according to the Snoqualmie Valley School District website.
The annual review recognizes top performing high schools based on math, reading and college readiness. Mount Si High School placed 38th out of 587 high schools in Washington, and 1,349 out of 21,035 nationally. Read more
Nominations sought for Teacher of the Year award
May 1, 2013
Do you know a teacher who deserves a Teacher of the Year award? In honor of National Teacher Appreciation month in May, Ivar’s and Kidd Valley are holding the 10th annual Teacher of the Year contest, according to a press release from Ivar’s. Read more
Battle of the books brings students into the library
May 1, 2013
The Fall City Elementary School library was packed with people, students and adults, and a nervous tension is in the air. Students sitting on the floor held construction paper pennants and poster boards with team names on them.
“In which book does a character eat a delicious shelled fruit called a rambutan?” librarian Meg Handy asked April 26. Read more
Joe Galagan to enter retirement as educator of the year
May 1, 2013
After 31 years in education, Joe Galagan figures it’s about time to move on to the next phase of life. As an appropriate send off, the Snoqualmie Valley Schools Foundation named him as one of its three educators of the year.
Ironically, Galagan hasn’t actually taught in a classroom in more than 26 years. Rather, he’s helped students on their educational journey as a guidance counselor at Mount Si High School.
As department chairman, Galagan is one of four full-time counselors at the school. Each offers academic advice, college advice and personal help when a student is struggling.
While Galagan has helped a lot of teens through their personal issues over the years, one in particular stands out. Read more
Snoqualmie student goes three rounds in Seattle spelling bee
May 1, 2013
Snoqualmie Middle School student Emma Duim competed against 70 other children at the King-Snohomish Spelling Bee in Seattle on March 24. Read more
