School News
Photo courtesy of Todd Gilbert
This summer, twelve Cascade School District rising nineth graders had a chance to extend their United States history learning with an action-packed, five-day trip to Washington, D.C. and other nearby sites of historical significance. Eighth grade history teacher, Todd Gilbert, chaperoned the trip...
The Wenatchee Valley College Foundation received $12,171 from the Numerica Charitable Fund to support the WVC Bridge program. The new program is designed to help Adult Basic Education (ABE) students without their high school credentials get access to financial aid so that they can transition into...
The North Central Educational Service District (NCESD) has announced a call for Board of Directors. Candidates must file their declaration of candidacy between September 1, 2023, and September 16, 2023. The following districts within the NCESD are seeking candidates; each term is 2024 - 2028 and...
OLYMPIA – Living in a college dorm can be a fun experience, but fire safety should always be taken serious no matter where you are living. Last year in Washington State, there were over 800 fire incidents that involved college campus dormitories with a dollar loss of over $11 million. Fires in...
Leavenworth - As the school year approaches, shoebox packers are making use of back-to-school prices to purchase gifts and essential items for children in need around the world. Residents in Leavenworth are collecting school supplies, along with personal care items and fun toys, to pack in...
Sen Brad Hawkins.
As we begin another school year, I often get asked about “fully funding” education, despite the record state funding provided over recent years. Education spending has significantly increased since the State Supreme Court’s landmark 2012 McCleary decision on school funding. Washington now invests...
WENATCHEE - Remember when you were in elementary school how important new clothes were on your first day of school? New clothes became a symbol of confidence. Sadly, many children living in our valley will not be able to have new clothes for the coming school year. These children are every bit as...
Karina Jeronimo, Karen Larsen, Stacey Menley, Rachel Beck, Abby Rivas Submitted photo
The P.E.O. Chapter JF-WA is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023-24 Local Scholarship/ P.E.O. is an organization of women who provide support to other women as they continue their educational journey. The Local Chapter JF-WA is grateful for the continued support from Leavenworth and...
Write on the River and NCW Libraries are happy to announce the three winners of the 12th Annual High School Writers Competition. Jadyn Matson, of Chelan, won first-place for her fiction entry, “At the Edge of the World.” Honorable mentions went to Jada Wood of Cashmere for “Helios” and Isabel Menna...
Art Scholarship winners from left to right are Lauren Haiduc, Zoey Sheffield , Ada Robbins, and Committee Chair Adele Caemmerer. Submitted Photo.
Leavenworth Village Art in the Park, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the Arts and art education since 1966, announced its annual arts scholarship awards for 2023. The scholarships are made available each year to graduating seniors from the Cascade School District, the Discovery...
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- Wenatchee Business Journal | Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan Counties, WA