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I Am Pasco

Learn more about PSD's programs and services by reading our student stories!

Digital Learning Academy

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Kalina learns best in the Pasco Innovative eXperiences and e-Learning (PIXeL) program, one of PSD’s Digital Learning Academy programs. In PIXeL, students ages K-8 experience 80%  teacher-led (synchronous) instruction via Zoom and 20% on their own  learning (asynchronous) while enjoying  extracurricular activities at their zoned school. Kalina thrives in this type of learning environment because it’s a flexible and supportive learning space. 

Early Learning Center

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Trinity transferred to Pasco School District’s developmental preschool program, where she loves to read, work on puzzles, and play in the dramatic play area. She is making new friends and is excited about attending school and riding the bus. Her teachers are finding adaptive tools for her to use to help increase her independence and access to learning. 

Dual Language Program

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Imani is currently a third grader at McGee Elementary but was in the Dual Language at Whittier Elementary. When Imani started in the program, she didn’t understand Spanish. She shared it was a challenging time for her, but once she was able to understand more of the language, she considered herself a Spanish speaker and even teaches Spanish to her younger sister. Imani loves to play basketball and soccer, and loves doing arts and crafts with her sister. 

Highly Capable

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Meet Weston, a 6th grader in the Highly Capable (HiCap) Program at Reynolds Middle School. Weston started in HiCap at Franklin STEM Elementary, where he learned about engineering and advanced STEM. He wants to be an electrical engineer or work in a job where he can build things, loves to play baseball, and plans to run for a leadership position at school this year.  

Career & Technical Education

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Meet Morgan, a junior at Pasco High School, taking an auto mechanics class as a part of our Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. She loves cars and wants to attend a trade school to pursue a career as an auto mechanic for BMW or own her own business.

Deaf Education

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Meet Kate, a senior at Chiawana High School (CHS), who is in our Deaf Education Program. Kate lives in Richland but is one of the many students from around the region who accesses the expertise of Pasco School District's Deaf Education Program which provides American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters, and Teachers of the Deaf who are experts in educating students.

Kate is in the top of her class academically and plans to study Elementary Education at Central Washington University. She communicates ASL with her sister and tutor's other deaf students at CHS in math, science, English, and history.

Music Programs

Eduardo, a Chiawana High School senior, celebrates his passion for music every day. Eduardo has been playing instruments since fifth grade and dreams of playing Viola professionally for the symphony orchestra one day. Last spring, he was chosen to perform a solo at the Mid-Columbia Symphony Young Artists Competition, which features talented student musicians from across the region. Eduardo is a Running Start student at Columbia Basin College and plans to study music at college after graduation.

Running Start

Meet Angela, a senior at Chiawana High School and Running Start student at Columbia Basin College. Angela is thrilled to share her amazing experience with Running Start classes. The best part? Flexibility! These college courses give her the freedom to create a schedule that works best for her while saving precious time towards earning her bachelor's degree. Angela has set her sights on an incredible future. This Fall, she will attend Washington State University Pullman to pursue her passion for criminal justice. Her ultimate goal is to make a difference and land a job in the police force. When she's not busy studying, you can find Angela with her nose buried in a book. She absolutely adores reading.

Robotics

Bryan is a senior at Pasco High where he enjoys math, auto mechanics, and his favorite class - robotics. His passion for robotics started in summer school at Ochoa Middle School. That's where he learned to modify robots to score the most goals during competitions and see how they are made. He plans to study Information Technology (IT) at Washington State University and pursue a career in computer programming.