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PSD Board of Directors Named 2021 Board of Distinction

The Pasco School District Board of Directors is one of 34 Washington school boards named a 2021 Board of Distinction by the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA).

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PSD Seeking Citizens to Write Pro & Con Statements for February 2022 Levy Election

These citizens will write the pro or con statements that will be included in the Franklin County Voters' Pamphlet.

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PSD Statement on Potential Threats on Social Media

Pasco School District administrators are aware of social media posts circulating through the community that appear to be threats to local middle and high schools.

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Pasco HS Student Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

Congratulations to Pasco High School senior Christina Ocampo Valdez, who is one of 16,000 students nationwide who were named as a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist.

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Volunteers Needed for English Language Arts/Literacy Curriculum Review

The District is seeking volunteers from the community to serve on a curriculum review committee that will meet several times to review materials.

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REMINDER: PSD Board Meeting Tuesday (10/26)

Pasco School District's Board of Directors will hold their regularly scheduled board meeting on Tuesday (10/26) at the Booth Administration Building. The board meeting will start at 6:30 p.m.

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Lockout at Ochoa Middle School

Ochoa Middle School was placed in a lockout this afternoon (10/22) due to a police investigation.

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Brief Lockout at Robinson Elementary

Robinson Elementary was briefly placed in a lockout this morning (10/21) just before 8:30 a.m. due to police activity in the area near the school.

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PSD Update on State Vaccination Mandate for Employees

We want to update our PSD families on the school district’s efforts to comply with the state’s mandate for all PSD staff to either verify their COVID-19 vaccination or request an exemption by October 18.

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Students Briefly Evacuated at McLoughlin Middle School

Students at McLoughlin Middle School were briefly evacuated this afternoon (10/14) when the fire alarm went off just before 12:30 p.m.

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Students Briefly Evacuated at Frost Elementary

Students at Frost Elementary were briefly evacuated this morning (10/12) when the fire alarm went off shortly after 9:30 a.m.

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Bus Parade Saturday (10/9) to Honor PSD Bus Driver Richard Lenhart

A bus parade honoring the memory of Richard Lenhart will be held on Saturday, October 9th, starting at 10:00 a.m.

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Update from Pasco School District (9/27/21)

District staff, counselors, administrators, and board members were on site at Transportation and Longfellow Elementary today to provide support to staff members and students who continue to be affected by Friday’s tragedy.

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Update on Middle School Athletics

We have an update for families about middle school athletics.

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Message from Superintendent Whitney Regarding Friday's Incident at Longfellow Elementary

Pasco Police Department shared information at a press conference Friday (9/24) that a PSD bus driver was assaulted and died from his injuries.

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Update on New Face Covering Requirements for Outdoor Events

Gov. Jay Inslee has announced a new face covering requirement that is now in effect. Face coverings are now required at outdoor events or gatherings attended by 500 or more people, regardless of a person’s vaccination status.

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Chiawana HS Geometry Teacher Nominated for National Award

Tyronne McEuen is one of six Washington math and science teachers who have been selected as finalists for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching.

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COVID-19 information for PSD Families for 2021-22 School Year

As we prepare to welcome Pasco students back to school this fall, we want to provide PSD families with some important information about the District’s COVID-19 protocols.

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PSD to Host Career Fair on September 29

Pasco School District is currently hiring for positions in nutrition services, maintenance and custodial, transportation and other areas.

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PSD Postpones Middle School Athletic Contests September 20-24

As COVID-19 continues to impact our community, it is affecting the school district’s operations, including multiple game cancellations for middle school athletics. Because of this impact, Pasco School District is pausing all middle school athletic contests for this week, September 20-24.

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Brief Lockout at Stevens Middle School

Stevens Middle School was briefly placed in lockout on Friday (9/17).

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Update on Face Covering/Mask Requirements for 2021-22 School Year

As we prepare to welcome Pasco students back to school this fall, we want to provide PSD staff and families with an important update.

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Update on Lockdown at Reynolds MS, Columbia River Elementary, Delta HS

Reynolds Middle School, Columbia River Elementary, and Delta High School were placed in lockdown this afternoon (9/8) after Pasco Police received a 911 call reporting a shooting threat.

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PSD reaches Tentative Agreement with IUOE 280 on New Labor Contract for Bus Drivers

Read a joint statement from Pasco School District and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 280.

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Community Resources Available During Extreme Heat

Our region continues to be under an Excessive Heat Warning from the National Weather Service. Everyone is encouraged to avoid being outdoors during the heat of the day and seek air-conditioned buildings to cool off from the heat.

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