Back to school: Inslee releases guidelines to bring kids back to the classroom
Wed., Dec. 16, 2020
Washington students, particularly those younger than high school could soon be returning to the classroom.
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WVSD’s new assistant superintendent credits mentors for helping to guide her career
Thu., Nov. 19, 2020
Vicki Leifer, who first came to the West Valley School District in 2008 as a high school science teacher, took over the job of assistant superintendent of the district on July 1. It puts her in the unique position of having only worked for one school district.
Spokane Valley superintendents acknowledge challenges, successes in virtual town hall
Thu., April 30, 2020
Superintendents from the four Spokane Valley school districts Thursday urged families to reach out for questions, comments and even criticism in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Concordia Masonic Lodge answers call to buy school supplies for West Valley School District kids
Thu., April 16, 2020
When schools closed in March, there was a lot of confusion about how the process would work and how students would continue to learn. Everyone was figuring things out as they went, including the school districts.
Spokane Valley students raise funds, pack supplies for survivors of human trafficking
Fri., Jan. 10, 2020
Spokane Valley High School students raised $1,200 to pack 240 bags for local survivors of the human trafficking.
West Valley schools superintendent Gene Sementi retires; Kyle Rydell to take over
Sat., Dec. 14, 2019
Gene Sementi submitted his resignation, effective July 1. He has been a teacher and administrator at the West Valley School District for 31 years.
West Valley, Cheney school districts prepare to use new funds after levies narrowly pass
Tue., Nov. 12, 2019
It wasn’t easy, but the West Valley and Cheney school districts are moving forward following the narrow passage of levies.
West Valley district’s first parent engagement liaison has a cute partner by his side
Wed., Nov. 6, 2019
Russ Aley was a teacher in the West Valley School District for more than a decade when failing vision forced him to give up his job. But he didn’t leave the district. He brought his passion for children to a new role – the district’s first parent engagement liaison.
Program gives Spokane schools resources to help students rise above adversity
Thu., Oct. 24, 2019
RISE includes an on-the-ground regional coordinator dedicated to working with school staff, teachers, districts and the community to better understand the underlying factors of stress in schools and foster more positive school environments.
West Valley School District floating levy to maintain, restore educational programs
Sun., Oct. 13, 2019
West Valley School District administrators projected a $2.5 million budget shortfall for the 2019 school year after the Legislature changed its school funding model and cut West Valley’s levy by about $2.75. The two-year, $5.3 million supplemental levy aims to maintain educational programs and restore some that were lost through cuts.
West Valley district refitting old school bus for incident responses
Thu., Aug. 15, 2019
The West Valley School District has turned a 2004 International school bus that would have otherwise been scrapped, or sold, into an incident response vehicle wired for the internet that can be used as a mobile command post during emergencies.
West Valley School District administrator’s Spokane Valley roots run deep
Thu., Aug. 1, 2019
Kyle Rydell is settling into his office and getting to know the West Valley School District staff, but the new assistant superintendent isn’t really a stranger to the district.
West Valley School District adds Bark to put bite on suspicious web traffic
Thu., July 18, 2019
The West Valley School District has signed up for a new service called Bark that automatically scans student emails and documents for keywords related to weapons, violence and bullying.
West Valley senior Kyle Mangum credits Hutton Settlement for his success
Thu., June 6, 2019
West Valley High School senior Kyle Mangum set two goals before graduation: complete 400 hours of community service and maintain a 4.0 grade point average.
Reneece Bailey says Dishman Hills saw potential she knew she had, opened opportunities
Thu., June 6, 2019
Since coming to Dishman Hills High School a bit behind in credits, Reneece Bailey has soared all the way to the state capital.
Dishman Hills High senior Tyson Ell’s passion for academics, singing will serve him well
Thu., June 6, 2019
Those who lead don’t always shout the loudest or swagger aggressively through life. Sometimes they lead by showing up, being a good example and caring about those around them.
Amid swarm of layoffs, West and East Valley schools credit planning and smaller raises for minimal cuts
Wed., April 24, 2019
In a contentious spring of budget-cutting and layoffs, two smaller school districts in Spokane Valley are, almost, feel-good stories.
Ness fourth-graders take robotics prize
Wed., Dec. 19, 2018
The fledgling fourth-grade robotics team at Ness Elementary in the West Valley School District won first place in strategy and innovation at a recent First Robotics competition.
West Valley students get tips from expert on surviving active shooter
Thu., Nov. 29, 2018
The West Valley School District took the unusual step of offering active shooter training to students in its high schools and middle schools as well as their parents on Tuesday.
Spokane Public Schools teachers to vote on salary agreement Thursday
Wed., Aug. 29, 2018
For the teachers and classified staff in the Spokane Public Schools district, today should be a rewarding day.