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    Goes to McGee Elementary PEAK! Partner Advanced Pediatric Dentistry for providing volunteers for Muffincs with Moms on May 17. They helped serve juice and muffins to moms and helped clean up after the event.
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    CHIAWANA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
    June 1, 2013  at 6 p.m.
    Edgar Brown Stadium 

     
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    NEW HORIZONS HIGH SCHOOL
    GRADUATION
    May 31, 2013 at 6 p.m.
    Bryon Gjerde Center
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    PASCO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
    June 1, 2013 10 a.m.
    Edgar Brown Stadium

     
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Welcome to Pasco School District

PSD HOSTS FEDERAL SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM

The Pasco School District announces the sponsorship of the Simplified Summer Food Program for Children. Meals will be made available at no charge to attending children 18 years of age and younger. In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

No meals will be served on July 4, 2013. Meals will be provided Monday-Friday (unless otherwise noted) at the following sites and times:

Chiawana High School, 8125 W. Argent Road 
June 10 to July 3, breakfast 7:45-8 a.m. 
June 10 to June 25, lunch 11:15-11:45 a.m.
June 26 to July 3, lunch 11-11:30 a.m.
Aug. 12-16, lunch 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
 
Pasco High School, 1108 N. 10th Avenue 
June 17 to July 12, breakfast 7:30-8 a.m., lunch 10:45-11:45 a.m. 
July 15-17, breakfast 8-8:30 a.m., lunch 12-12:30 p.m.
 
Robinson Elementary, 125 S. Wehe Street
July 8 to Aug. 2, lunch 11-11:30 a.m.
 
New Horizons High School, 3110 W. Argent Road 
June 17 to July 12, lunch 11-11:30 a.m.
 
Memorial Park, 1520 W. Shoshone Street
June 17 to July 26, lunch 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 
Ochoa Middle School, 1801 E. Sheppard Street
July 29 to Aug. 16, breakfast 7:40-8 a.m., lunch 11-11:30 a.m.
 
Stevens Middle School, 1102 N. 22nd Avenue 
July 29 to Aug. 16, breakfast 7:40-8 a.m., lunch 11-11:30 a.m.
 
Tri-Cities Community Health Center, 515 W. Court Street
June 18 to July 25, lunch 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Tuesdays and Thursdays only)

If you believe you have been treated unfairly, you may file a complaint of discrimination by writing USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington D.C. 20250-9410, or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339, or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

If you have additional questions about the federal summer feeding program or schedule, contact Nutrition Services Supervisor Mary Nowak at 546-2836.
 
Posted May 21, 2013

TEAM PASCO HOME  

Students from Pasco and Chiawana high schools proudly showed off their handiwork and were honored by District staff and community members at the 2013 Team Pasco Home dedication ceremony and open house on May 15. 

Pasco High School junior Pablo Alvarado and CHS sophomore Julio Borquez each spoke about how the project has positively impacted their lives. Alvarado said building the home has taught him the value of teamwork and has made him want to pursue a college degree in construction management. “I want my education to be like a strong wall, flush on the sides and on the top and the bottom...every detail has been covered,” said Alvarado. “Constructing this house was one of the best experiences of my life,” added Borquez.

A product of the Pasco Vocational Building Program, Team Pasco Home houses are built by students from both high schools. Construction trades students, led by John Weatherby, as well as students in landscaping, floriculture, agriculture science, and metals and welding classes all contributed to the home. 

Posted May 17, 2013

OCHOA MUSICAL SCHOWCASES COLLABORATION OF TALENT

 

Ochoa Middle School choir students performed “Fields, Freedom, and Funk” on May 16. Tracing the roots of modern R&B through story, song, and dance, the musical production was written and directed by Ochoa choir teacher Heidi Nelson and featured sixth, seventh, and eighth grade student singers, actors, and musicians. Ochoa alumni Omar Farias and Juan Hernandez, both PHS graduates, contributed to the live music. Students created the majority of the set backgrounds and contributed choreography on several numbers.

Posted May 17, 2013


STUDENTS HELP SALMON SWIM FREE

 
Nine Pasco elementary schools and hundreds of students are set to release the salmon they have been raising in their classrooms as part of the Salmon Project in partnership with the Franklin Conservation District.

 

Students have been looking after the salmon since early spring, when the eggs and 50-gallon tanks with all the necessary chemicals and food were delivered to their classrooms. During the three-month project, students learned about the life cycle of salmon.

 

The releases take place at Sacajewea State Park and typically last from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A Discovery Pass is required to visit the park.

 

The schedule for release is as follows:

 

May 14 - Livingston

May 15 - Livingston

May 16 - McGee

May 21 - Frost

May 23 - Twain

May 24 - Longfellow

May 28 - Markham

May 29 - Whittier

May 30 - Angelou

May 31 - Robinson

 

Rowena Chess and Emerson elementary schools have already released their salmon.

May 13,2013


PSD INVITES COMMUNITY TO GROUNDBREAKING FOR ELEMENTARY #13

 

Pasco School District cordially invites parents, students, and members of the community to a groundbreaking ceremony for Elementary School #13 on June 13 at 10 a.m. at the site of the new school on Road 52 and Powerline.

 

“We are so pleased to share this celebration with the members of our community,” says Superintendent Saundra Hill.

 

The school is scheduled to open for the 2014-2015 school year.

 
Posted May 9, 2013

PEDESTRIAN OVERPASS CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE
 
The pedestrian overpass located on 20th Street in Pasco will be closed for maintenance and repairs until further notice. Robert Frost Elementary students who use the overpass will be aided by two additional crossing guards to help them safely navigate crosswalks. Signs have been placed at the entrance to the east and west sides of the overpass directing pedestrians to use the crosswalks. Drivers are asked to use extra caution in this school zone as more students will be crossing at this location. Thank you for your cooperation on this matter. 
 
Posted May 7, 2013
 

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