After School Activities - Cancelled:
Due to the incoming inclement weather all after school activities are cancelled today, Thursday, February 13.
We have asked our staff to reschedule any parent-teacher conferences that were planned for today. Please keep an eye out for a message from your student’s teacher for rescheduled conference dates.
Apply Now! Assistant Track Coach - CHS, Assistant Track Coach - HMS, Head JV Baseball Coach-CHS & Varsity Assistant Baseball Coach-CHS - Classified application is available at www.wsvsd.org
All after school and evening activities are canceled for Friday, December 13, 2024. Thank you, White Salmon Valley Schools.
It's Book Fair time! And the #1 rule... your child will have fun! We're turning up the volume on this year's Fair with more books, more choices, and more fun than ever before. Visit the Whitson & Henkle/WPSIS library.
Don't forget to set up your student's Book Fair eWallet account for cashless, stress-less shopping. Friends and family can even contribute funds! Set one up here: WPSIS/HMS-https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/whitesalmon48 -Whitson https://www.scholastic.com/bf/whitsonelementaryschool4 - #ScholasticBookFairs
Henkle Middle School is in need of two middle school boys' basketball coaches! Practice starts on Monday 10/21. If you are interested in applying or have any questions, please email our Athletic Director at aj.valencia@whitesalmonschools.org.
HMS Friday Fun Day!
One Community Health & Skyline Health are hosting a free sports physical day on August 1st from 5:00-7:00 PM at OCH’s White Salmon Clinic (formerly NorthShore, by the bridge). Appointments are walk-in and first come, first served.
Due to extreme heat, we are canceling the A-List Adventures Summer Program tomorrow, July 9, for the safety of our students and staff.
Thank you for your understanding. Stay cool and hydrated.
REMINDER: Health & Wellness Family Fair - For more information visit: https://www.wsvsd.org/article/1587501
REMINDER: 3rd Annual Spring Arts Walk! For more information visit: https://www.wsvsd.org/article/1557564
WPSIS & HMS students play Cinco de Mayo Jeopardy! A new row is revealed each day!
May 1 is Principal Appreciation Day! Craig, Todd, Brian and, Kelly - we appreciate all that you do for students, staff, and our WSVSD Community!
7th graders field trip to Bonneville Dam, Fort Cascades, and Northwestern Park for their science project-based learning unit. Huge thanks to Mid Columbia Fisheries for making this field trip happen, plus experts from Yakama Nation Cultural Program, The Ice Age Floods Institute of Columbia River Gorge, Bonneville Washington Shore Visitor Center, Yakama Nation Fisheries, and the many parent chaperones -- we couldn't have done it without you!
Update: White Salmon Valley School District will be closed today, Thursday, February 15 due to unsafe driving conditions. All afternoon activities, events and practices are canceled for today.
Stay safe and warm.
My best,
Rich Polkinghorn, Superintendent
Job openings for White Salmon Valley School District: Assistant Coach - Baseball, Assistant Coach - Track & CLC Homework Help. For more information visit: https://www.wsvsd.org/o/wsvsd/page/about
First WPSIS/HMS ski bus trip to Mount Hood Meadows!
FINALE UPDATE:
Staff and Families
I am writing to provide an update on the report of a threat of harm directed toward a student at Henkle Middle School.
At 11:00am today we lifted the soft lock-down at WPSIS, HMS and CHS. Law enforcement has made contact with the student and their family and determined that it is safe to resume normal school operations and activities.
Thank you for your understanding and patience as we prioritize student and staff safety.
Rich Polkinghorn, Superintendent
UPDATE #2 Staff and Families I am writing to provide an update on the report of a threat of harm directed toward a student at Henkle Middle School. WPSIS, HMS and CHS remain in “soft lock-down.” During the “soft lock-down” instruction continues in the classroom and students can move about the building. No person may enter or leave. Law enforcement is continuing their investigation. Students are safe in their schools. We will share more information with families and staff as it becomes available; not later than 11:00am. Thank you for your understanding. Rich Polkinghorn, Superintendent
UPDATE #1: Staff and Families,
I am writing to provide an update on the report of a threat of harm directed toward a student at Henkle Middle School.
All schools remain in “soft lock-down.” Law enforcement is continuing their investigation. Students are safe in their schools.
We will share more information with families and staff as it becomes available; not later than 10:15am.
Thank you for your understanding.
Rich Polkinghorn, Superintendent