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Vision and Mission

Vision:
Together, entrusted with and accountable for the success of each student.

Mission:
Creating a supportive and welcoming environment for student success, our schools and community will collaborate to ensure all students become self- reliant, well-rounded, and productive citizens through a broad range of opportunities.

Our Goals are to assure that:
Each student will develop a strong academic foundation that includes the arts, health, technology, and second language skills.

Each student will develop the ability to use time effectively, think critically, work cooperatively, and utilize a variety of skills to solve real world problems.

Each student will develop civic and cultural understanding, an appreciation of diversity, and an ability to engage in civil discourse within a democratic society.

Each student will develop an understanding of life-long fitness and the skills needed to make healthy choices.

Each student will develop effective written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and communicating to a variety of audiences, and demonstrate positive and appropriate social interaction.

Each student will leave high school ready to assume adult responsibilities, manage resources, successfully apply for opportunities, live independently, collaborate as a member of a team, and commit to hard work.

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• Message from the Superintendent About the Weather Related Closure (posted 12-6-2013)
  I would like to apologize for the very difficult day created by the weather and the District’s early morning decision to run a regular school day. The Transportation Director drives the roads beginning at 4:00 am when bad weather is predicted. She and I deliberate and I make the final decision about whether or not school will run, close, or operate with a late opening. When I made the decision this morning, it was not anticipated that the storm front that came through at about 7:00 am would drop as much precipitation as it did.
  
  As transportation staff worked to get students to school, the weather changed quickly, with snow falling and slippery road conditions developing in many areas. After speaking to the Transportation staff and reviewing options, I made the decision at 8:30 am that it was in the best interest of student and staff safety to begin the process of getting children safely home, in the event conditions worsened as the day progressed.
  
  It is the policy of the District that staff supervise students until parents can be contacted and children can be reconnected with a parent or guardian. Before beginning bus routes mid day, parents were called to assure that someone was home to supervise or to make special arrangements. Students remained at school until they could be safely reunited with a guardian.
  
  I recognize that the roads were treacherous in many parts of our community this morning. Bus drivers exercised extreme caution and skill as they negotiated the changing road conditions. In many cases, staff were caught in traffic jams as they tried to get to work on time. Parents experienced frustration and anxiety as they worked to get children to school and then turned around to get them safely home again.
  
  I want to acknowledge the very difficult situation created today for our Washougal School District community. I will work to review our decision making process with the goal that we do not create this difficult situation in the future.
  
  
• Stuff the Bus will be postponed until Monday, Dec. 9, 2013 (posted 12-6-2013)
  Stuff the Bus is postponed due to the snowy weather. We will finish "Stuff the Bus" on Monday, December 9.
  
  
• Festival of Trees Tonight and Tomorrow at Hathaway (posted 12-6-2013)
  The Washougal Festival of Trees will run as scheduled tonight, starting at 4 PM until 8 PM at Hathaway Elementary. Patrons are asked to be thoughtful about whether it’s safe to drive to the event. Once students have gone home, District staff will continue de-icing sidewalks to keep the building entrance safe. The Festival of Trees continues from 9 AM to 6 PM tomorrow, Saturday 12/7/2013. For more information about the event, please visit their Facebook page.
  
  
• K-5 Progress Reports (posted 12-6-2013)
  Teachers are busy inputting first trimester grades for K-5 students. Parents will notice the progress reports they receive will be in a new format. These new reports have been modified to better reflect skills students are learning around the state adopted Common Core Standards for Reading and Math. Click here for more information about the new progress reports, why the change and how to interpret scores.
  
  
• Superintendent's Message about Winter Weather (posted 11-20-2013)
  Dear Parents and Guardians, As local temperatures start to drop, we are reminded that the winter weather has begun and careful attention must be given to safe travel to and from school. Two hour late starts are needed when hazardous road conditions exist. These conditions can be experienced District-wide or just in the higher elevations in the eastern part of the District. To find details about 2 hour late starts, early release, or snow closure, please click here.
  
  
• WHS Choir Events for the Holiday Season (posted 11-19-2013)
  Members of the WHS and JMS Choirs have a busy performance schedule over the next month. Our incredibly talented students are performing at community events, festivals, and concerts, spreading holiday cheer whereever they go. Please come watch them perform!
  Nov. 25 JMS 1st Trimester Choir Concert, 7:00 pm at JMS
  Nov. 30. WHS XTET at the Christmas Ships Launch at the Port. 7:00pm Free!
  Dec. 3 Chamber Choir and Xtet at the Grotto Christmas Festival of Lights. 8:00pm. Admission price and information at http://www.thegrotto.org
  Dec. 5. WHS XTET at Camas/Washougal Rotary Breakfast, 7:15am at Orchard Hills CC
  Dec. 6. WHS XTET at Camas Hometown Holidays, downtown Camas 6:30-8pm (strolling carolers) Free!
  Dec. 7 WHS XTET at Washougal Festival of Trees/ Breakfast with Santa, Hathaway Elem., 9:00am. $10.00 admission
  Dec. 9. WHS Choirs Fall/Holiday Concert, 7:00pm @WHS. $5.00 adult, $3.00 students, Free with WHS Arts Pass or Honored senior pass.
  DEC. 10 WHS Choirs District Holiday Tour, 7:30am-11:30am
  Dec. 10 WHS XTET at Washougal Lions Dinner, Orchard Hills CC,6:30pm
  Dec. 10. WHS XTET at Washougal Schools Foundation Benefit/Fundraiser Concert 7:00pm at WHS.
  Dec. 13 WHS XTET at Washougal Christmas Parade/Tree Lighting Downtown Washougal, 6:00-6:30pm. WHS/JMS choir members caroling. Free!
  Dec. 13 Blue Note Cafe - Holiday Edition! 7:00pm $5.00 adult, $3.00 students, Free with WHS Arts Pass or Honored senior pass.
  
  
• WSF Holiday Concert December 10, 2013 (posted 11-27-2013)
  
  The Washougal Schools Foundation is sponsoring a Holiday Family Concert at Washougal High School on December 10, 2013 from 7 to 9 PM. This special event will feature talented community members and the WHS X-tet choir, among others, performing traditional songs of the season. Please join us for this wonderful event. Admission is $5 for adults, free for children. Doors open at 6:30 PM.
  
  
• Washougal Festival of Trees at Hathaway Elementary School Dec 6 & 7 (posted 11-15-2013)
  A favorite family event and fundraiser for Washougal Schools returns this holiday season with even more fun in a new location. Join us for the 2013 Festival of Trees and Breakfast with Santa at Hathaway Elementary, 630 24th Street, Washougal. This year's festival begins on Friday, December 6, 4:00-8:00 p.m. and continues on December 7, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. This FREE event features gift baskets and Christmas trees decorated by school groups and community organizations for auction. In addition, you’ll find family fun, great gifts, prizes, refreshments, holiday music and more!
  
  NEW in 2013! Treat your child to Breakfast with Santa on December 7, 9:00- 11:00 a.m. Please pre-register to have a special photo opportunity and breakfast with Santa! Space is limited; $10 per person.
  
  Festival of Trees is organized by the Washougal Lions Club and sponsored by local businesses. Event proceeds benefit Washougal Schools. Mark your calendar for this fun family tradition! For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/washougalfestivaloftrees
  
  
• Stuff the Bus 2013 Food Collection Begins at All Schools (posted 11-13-2013)
  Donations of non perishable food items are being collected at all Washougal Schools to support Stuff the Bus 2013. This yearly food drive in Camas and Washougal supports local families in need. Food donated supports Children's Home Society's East County Family Resource Center, the C.A.R.O.L. Program, the Inter-Faith Treasure House of Camas/Washougal, and the American Legion's food basket program.
  
  The goal this year is to raise 85,000 pounds of food! You can bring non-perishable food items to any school, the district office, or purchase a bag at Camas and Washougal Safeway stores. Donations of cash to support this amazing local food drive can be made online at www.cwbusinessalliance.com. Please join Washougal and Camas students as they team up to fight hunger in our community!
  
  
• Video Highlights Enriching and Challenging Curriculum Offered at Washougal High School (posted 11-5-2013)
  Washougal High School aspires to teach the whole individual through a variety of enriching and challenging curriculum offerings. The following video features some of what WHS has to offer.
  
  
  
• DSHS Subsidies Accepted at NEW Hathaway School Child Care (posted 10-3-2013)
  Beginning Monday, October 7th, “SWCCC (Southwest Washington Child Care Consortium) at Hathaway” will partner with our SPACE program at Gause to provide before and after school care for district K-5th grade students.
  
  Unlike SPACE, SWCCC accepts DSHS subsidies and is open on non-school days. Our hope is that families will feel supported by having this new option for their young students.
  
  Families can enroll in one or both programs. SPACE students can attend SWCCC on non-school days. The all-day (6:30AM-6:00PM) SWCCC non-school day fee is $30.00. Hourly rates are the same at both programs for non-subsidized students.
  
  SPACE and SWCCC offer a safe, enriching environment, homework help, reading time, recreation opportunities, breakfast and snacks. Both location hours are 6:30AM until school starts and after school until 6:00PM. Each site is open to students from all three WSD elementary schools.
  
  Please call 954-3889 to enroll in the new SWCCC child care program. To see if you qualify for childcare assistance call 1-877-980-9180. If you have questions contact Lisa Young at 954-3895 or email: lisa.young@washougalsd.org.
  
  
  
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  Washougal School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

  Title IX Officer: Allan Fleck
  4855 Evergreen Way
  Washougal, WA  98671  
  (360) 954-3021

  ADA Coordinator: Allan Fleck
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  Washougal, WA  98671  
  (360) 954-3021

  Section 504 coordinator: Allan Fleck
  4855 Evergreen Way
  Washougal, WA  98671  
  (360) 954-3021