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• Youngster’s movie wins national award from PTA

    May 17, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Ansel LaPier, 8, is a quiet and shy second-grader at Liberty Lake Elementary School, until he gets in front of his own camera. “The Quest” is a short film by …

• Summit School’s ‘Hamlet’ set at circus; result of poetic pleas

  May 12, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 It’s not your typical production of “Hamlet.” The ghost of Hamlet’s father is played by a yellow duck puppet. Polonius is represented by a series of sock puppets.

• Central Valley tests bus cameras

  May 10, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Anyone driving through town has seen it: A school bus stops, turns on its lights and puts its stop paddle out to stop traffic as students get on or off … 2

• U-Hi grad in CWU play

  May 10, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V2 Kylene Peden, a 2010 graduate of University High School in the Central Valley School District, will perform in the musical “Little Women,” based on the book by Louisa May Alcott, …

• U-Hi leader’s true calling

  May 5, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 University High School’s incoming principal didn’t plan to spend his professional life in school. When he was in junior high, Alan Robbins, 47, dreamed of being an electrical engineer, which …

• ‘Alice in Wonderland’ opens at CV tonight

  May 3, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 The drama department at Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road, will present “Alice in Wonderland,” based on the classic novel by Lewis Carroll, today through Saturday and Monday …

• Greenhouse new venue for hands-on learning at University Elementary

  April 21, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V4 Sunshine last week only added to the excitement of students at University Elementary School. It was a perfect day for planting seeds. They were celebrating their new greenhouse, donated to …

• School choice requests due

  April 12, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V3 Central Valley School District is accepting written requests this week from students wishing to attend a school other than their neighborhood school. Families living inside CVSD have until Friday to …

• Advocate for activity

  April 7, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Students in PJ Jarvis’ physical education classes at Opportunity Elementary School don’t just learn the basics of sports. While they are waiting for their turn to play two-square, they run …

• Fired teacher sues CV district

  March 31, 2012 in City on Page A5 Former University High School teacher Michael Cronin has filed a lawsuit against the Central Valley School District alleging he was improperly fired from his job while he was serving a …

• Fired U-Hi teacher sues school district

  March 30, 2012 in City Former University High School teacher Michael Cronin has filed a lawsuit against the Central Valley School District alleging he was improperly fired from his job while he was serving a … 3

• Couple lead efforts to raise school funds

  March 17, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Schools often receive donations from the community, but one Spokane Valley church recently made a donation to North Pines Middle School that won’t be forgotten any time soon. Intersection Church, … 1

• U-Hi drama students act out for Read Across America

  March 3, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Students at Chester Elementary School received a visit from the University High School drama department Wednesday to help them celebrate Read Across America Week. The week is held in conjunction …

• Schoolteachers thank community for supporting levies

  February 17, 2012 in City on Page A1 Central Valley School District employees waved brightly lettered signs reading “Thank you” at passing motorists in Spokane Valley on Thursday to show appreciation to voters who helped pass the levy. … 33

• CV plans new Skills Center branch

  February 16, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 The Central Valley School District is setting in motion plans to open a branch of the Skills Center for students in the Central Valley, East Valley, West Valley and Freeman …

• U-Hi drama presents ‘Almost Maine’

  February 16, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V2 The drama department at University High School, 12420 E. 32nd Ave., will present the play, “Almost Maine” today, Friday, Saturday and Feb. 23 through 25. The show starts at 7 …

• Teacher of high note

  February 4, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 In Linda Honn’s music class at University Elementary School this week, students learned about the different kinds of instruments in an orchestra. They knew about woodwinds, brass instruments, strings and …

• CV superintendent tackles funding questions

  February 2, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Almost every school district in Spokane County will ask voters to consider renewing levies on election day, Feb. 14. Central Valley Superintendent Ben Small is hosting a series of information … 6

• Snack packs fill real need

  January 28, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 There are plastic bins holding bags full of snacks in Principal Molly Carolan’s office at Opportunity Elementary School in the Central Valley School District. Some of the bags contain Cup-o-Noodles, … 1

• Retired educators volunteer to assess students’ skills

  January 12, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 When it comes to assessing kindergarteners’ reading skills, many schools turn to the various employees of the school – reading coaches, para-educators and more. But at smaller schools, such as …

• U-Hi principal plans to retire at end of school year

  December 31, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 After 38 years in education, University High School Principal Daryl Hart has announced he will retire next December. Hart, 60, has been U-Hi principal for eight years. He will step …

• A class act: U-Hi leadership students adopt children for Christmas

  December 17, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Students at University High School have been thinking about what it would be like to have a Christmas without presents. If you are a little kid, this might not be …

• Volunteer reading buddies help third-graders meet goals

  December 15, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Volunteers at Opportunity Elementary School are helping third-grade students improve their reading scores. Principal Molly Carolan said the Central Valley School District school partnered with Eastpoint Church three years ago. … 1

• Fun events get students to participate in High 5

  December 8, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Friday after school at Evergreen Middle School isn’t usually as busy as it was last week. Students crammed into the school’s two gyms, dressed in bright colors, matching T-shirts and …

• New classes introduce students to science, technology, more

  November 17, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Madie Laws, a Central Valley High School sophomore, isn’t sure what she wants to be when she grows up, but she knows she wants to do something in the medical …

• Students hope to Fill the Bus with food donations

  November 17, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V4 For the seventh year, students in the Central Valley School District will participate in the Fill the Bus challenge in locations around Spokane Valley. Nearly 100 students are expected to …

• Schools asking voters to replace state funds

  November 10, 2011 in City on Page A1 Spokane Public Schools’ board agreed Wednesday to ask voters in February to consider paying more taxes in a levy to compensate for potential state cuts to K-12 education. The region’s … 35

• Horizon students get call from space

  November 10, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Eighth-grade students at Horizon Middle School in the Central Valley School District received a phone call Friday from the International Space Station. Parent Terry Fossum, a motivational speaker, Air Force …

• Cut to school bus funds not idle talk

  November 5, 2011 in City on Page A6 School buses could become scarce in parts of Washington as the state grapples with budget shortfalls. Among the list of cuts Gov. Chris Gregoire is considering: State funds to help …

• Home away from homelessness

  November 5, 2011 in City on Page A1 Britain Webb has been homeless twice while attending University High School. Domestic violence forced the 17-year-old’s mother and siblings out of their Spokane Valley apartment the first time, Webb said. … 3

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