Education notebook

Sixth-graders Emily Lentz and Lucina Peterson of Pride Prep Middle School have collected and donated 51 new hats and stuffed animals to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Inland Northwest. The students also met with Jake Osborn, Volunteer Services Manager for RMHC, to tour the facility.

Sixth-grade students were partnered up and asked to choose a world issue for an assignment in their individuals and societies class earlier this school year. Emily and Lucina, already close friends, decided to take on the challenge of child cancer to the next level and start a collection drive.

The collection lasted through the end of January to Valentine’s day. Lentz and Peterson hope to start a second drive later in the year for a community service project.

SPS mission: Name four new schools

Spokane Public Schools is calling for submissions for the naming of four new schools in the district, including a new On Track Academy facility.

Now through April 30, suggestions can be made via submitted form, which can be picked up at any school, or online.

Candidates for final names will associate best with each school, such as names of public figures, locations or events. The naming process will be guided by School Board Policy and Procedure 6970. Final selections for names will be made by the school board on June 10.

After the names have been chosen, each new school community will be asked to select a mascot for the school.

For more information, visit spokaneschools.org/younameit, or call Spokane Public Schools at (509) 354-5900.

Math is Cool at St. George’s School

The fourth-grade Math is Cool team St. George’s School, coached by Kristie Slattengren, recently took home the first-place award in its division, while the fifth-grade team, coached by Sam Wyss and Marshall Roll, placed second in its own.

Of the fourth-grade team, top individual awards were given to: Eshan Reddy, first place; Keagan Wilson, fourth place; and Donovan Bradford, fifth place; fifth-grade team: Taylor Teague, first place; Adam Ling, third place; and Bella Buckner, fourth place.

The seventh- and eighth-grade teams, will attend the State “Masters” competition on April 18, at Moses Lake High School. In this round, students compete individually and in teams, complete a written team test, mental math and college bowl challenges.

Seventh-grade team members include Esther Buckner, Robert DeForest, Simon Feist and Oliver Ling.

Eighth-grade team members include Annalie Nachreiner, Lily Nosbaum and Aarna Pardeshi.

Gonzaga announces new Act Six Scholars

Gonzaga University has announced this year’s eight new Act Six Scholars, for the incoming class of 2024.

After three months of competing, interviews and complex a selection process, a group of diverse student community-leaders are chosen for their commitment to serving, passion for learning and eagerness to foster intercultural relationships.

The area students chosen this year are: Elizabeth Figueroa, Gonzaga Preparatory School, pre-medicine major; Rodney “R.J.” McGee II, East Valley High School, sport management major; Micah Bell, University High School, pre-medicine major; Syvana Arwood, University High School, communication studies major; Carlos Nunez, Bellevue Senior High School, education major; Nisha Bk, Foster High School, pre-medicine major; Aaron Danh, Lincoln High School, nursing major; and Analesa Ligon, Bellarmine Preparatory School, psychology major.