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Growth and Facilities Options Sessions
Pasco School District will host two more Growth and Facilities Update sessions for all interested members of the Pasco community.
Each session will provide updated information on the District's efforts to address growth and overcrowding in Pasco schools, including information regarding a possible bond election and an update on preparations toward Multi Track Year Round School, if deemed necessary.
The sessions are:
June 13 at Stevens Middle School
June 21 at Mcloughlin Middle School
Sessions will begin at 6:30 p.m. | |
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Last Day of School
Gallery
Please click on the image to view a gallery from the last day of school around the District. | |
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S.H.A.K.E.
S.H.A.K.E. (Seniors Helping All Kids' Education) School Supply Project sponsored by Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), a program of Catholic Family and Child Service, is planning their 18th annual school supply drive from July 21 through August 15.
Beginning July 21, S.H.A.K.E. containers will be placed in supportive businesses, agencies, and churches throughout the area for shoppers and donors to leave supplies.
Please consider donating in support of Benton and Franklin County schools!
A list of collection sites will be available in July by calling the RSVP office at 545-6145. | |
Scrapbooking at Lakeview a Hit
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Please click the image to view more pictures from this event. |
The Scrapbooking Club from Ochoa Middle School hosted a student-lead workshop for families at Lakeview Community Center on May 12. The theme was Mother's Day creations and nearly 40 people attended. The materials were donated by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Pasco School District and Fruta Rayada del Rey.
"It was amazing!" says club advisor Angela Johnson. "Kids and parents were really engaged making cards and bookmarks. It was a hit!" | |
Migrant Students Grow Leadership Skills
Chiawana High School sent four students to the state Migrant Student Leadership Conference May 17-20 at Gonzaga University.
Erika Rodriguez, Blas Celaya, Alexis Martinez and Johanna Ortega brought back leadership strategies they are excited to share with their fellow students.
Rodriguez was also one of two students at the conference nominated to serve as part of the State Advisory Committee for Title I Migrant Education Program. | |
Frontier Day at
Twain Elementary
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Click to view a slideshow of Frontier Day at Twain Elementary. |
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Twain Elementary students took a trip back in time for Frontier Day on May 18. Stations were constructed on the school grounds to educate children on topics such as pioneer history and chores, animals, Native American culture, and local pioneer history. The Franklin County Historical Society provided historic artifacts for display, and for lunch students, family and volunteers enjoyed a barbeque with singing and square dancing. |
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PSD Graduation Ceremonies
New Horizons, Chiawana and Pasco high school students donned cap and gown on June 1 and 2 to claim their well-deserved diplomas. Congratulations Class of 2012 and best of luck in all of your future endeavors. To view photo galleries of each graduation, please click on the images below.
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Ochoa Visits Ochoa
Dr. Ochoa with Ochoa Middle School students
during her June 5 visit.
Ochoa Middle School students had the opportunity to meet former astronaut and engineer, and current Deputy Director of the Johnson Space Center Dr. Ellen Ochoa when she visited the school named after her on June 5. Ochoa Middle School celebtrates its 10th year in 2012 and this marks Dr. Ochoa's fourth visit. Please click on the image to view a slideshow of the event. |
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Delta Students Give a Hoot for Owls
 | | As a part of their annual STEMCon event, Delta High School students helped install 20 artificial owl burrows on the Handford Site this spring. Please click on the image to view more pictures. |
Delta High School students, as a part of their annual STEMCon event, helped install 20 artificial owl burrows on the Hanford Site this spring. Burrow locations were mapped, and signs of burrowing owl activity (feces, owl tracks, castings, feathers) were recorded. "Our friends at Energy Northwest allowed students access to restricted areas so that burrowing owl habitats could be put into place under the guidance of wildlife experts" says Delta Principal Deidre Holmberg. "It was a beautiful day in the desert and a great way to give a 'hoot' about habitat loss."
In 2003, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) constructed a new emergency course at the HAMMER Training and Education Center in the southern portion of the Hanford Site. Surveys of the area identified an active burrow and three burrowing owls (Athene cunicularia) within the proposed development area. Burrowing owls are classified as a federal species of concern, a Washington State candidate species, and a Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife priority species. As development around the Tri-Cities continues, more and more burrowing owls will become homeless. |
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Tech-nically Speaking: Students at IT DAY
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Pictured above, from left to right, are: Kyle Farris (home school), Erika Garcia (CHS), Tim Smith (teacher, CHS), Tony Buel (teacher, CHS), Ryan Garcia (CHS), Trenton Steach (CHS), and Jared Anderson (DHS). |
The Tri-Botics club, a student-run robotics program made up of students from Chiawana High School, Delta High School, and Southridge High School, was among the many exhibitors from across the region during the popular IT Day 2012 held May 9 at the Three Rivers Convention Center. Lead by CHS teacher Tim Smith, the group represented the Tri-Cities in March at the FIRST Robotics Competition regional event in Seattle, where they showcased the robot they built named ACE (Aiming for Complete Excellence). Pictured here, from left to right, are: Kyle Farris (home school), Erika Garcia (CHS), Tim Smith (teacher, CHS), Tony Buel (teacher, CHS, Ryan Garcia (CHS), Trenton Steach (CHS), and Jared Anderson (DHS).
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Pictured above, from left to right, are: (back row) Tyson Kaas, Kodie Wininger, Erik Martinez, PHS teacher Craig Coleman, and (front row) Ryan Dever and Justin Pavel. |
Students from the electronics and computer science classes at Pasco High School also displayed their robotics creations at IT Day 2012. Pictured, from left to right, are: (back row) Tyson Kaas, Kodie Wininger, Erik Martinez, PHS teacher Craig Coleman, and (front row) Ryan Dever and Justin Pavel. "For me it's a huge deal for students to be exposed to events like this," says Coleman. Great job students!
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Laser Radar Scientist Visits Middle Schools
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Dr. Tahllee Baynard, a research scientist at Lockheed Martin's Center for Excellence in Laser Radar. |
Students at Stevens and Ochoa middle schools welcomed Dr. Tahllee Baynard, a research scientist at Lockheed Martin's Center for Excellence in Laser Radar May 21 and 22. He spoke with 6th, 7th, and 8th graders about climate change and the decisions we make as well as space, the final frontier.
In 2012, Dr. Baynard was named Scientist of the Year by US Black Engineering and Information Technology Magazine. His technical career has focused on developing new capabilities and insights regarding the study and monitoring of our environment. His current activities focus on improving wind farm development and operations through implementation of laser radar. |
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Rain, Sun, and Song at Ochoa Middle School
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photos from the dress rehearsal. |
Ochoa Middle School proudly presented "Keep Your Head Up," its first ever musical production, for family and friends on May 17. With a theme of rain, sun, rainbows, and color, students sang and danced to modern hits like Bruno Mars' "It Will Rain" and Justin Bieber's "Boyfriend" as well as classics such as "My Girl" by the Temptations and "Ain't No Sunshine When She's Gone" by Al Green. Congratulations to students and instructors Heidi and John Nelson, Debbie Eng, and choreographer Loralee Newbury on a job well done! |
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