SUMMER TIP FROM THE PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT
Find books to read that tie into experiences that your child has. If you are going fishing or boating, find a book on the subject. This will help your child learn more about a new experience and help develop their interest.
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SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM
The Pasco School District announces the Simplified Summer Food Program for Children. This is a federally-mandated program, and meals will be made available at no charge to attending children 18 years of age and younger. Please follow this link for more information.
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"CAMP ROCK"
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The Stevens Middle School Tiger Theatre Company presented the popular Disney musical "Camp Rock" on May 9 and 10 at Pasco High School's Gregson Auditorium. Nearly 50 sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students are participated in the production.
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CHIAWANA
SENIOR FEST
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The annual Chiawana High School Senior Fest assembly was held on May 30 to honor top scholars, athletes, and musicians.
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EDGAR BROWN SUMMER CLOSURE
Work will begin in early June on the resurfacing of the athletic track and the replacement of the field turf at Edgar Brown Stadium sports complex. The project is expected to be finished by late August. The stadium will be closed to the public during construction.
The field turf was installed in 2002 with an expected eight-year life span. With proper maintenance, the District was able to extend it to 12 years. It is time now to replace the worn surfaces for the safety of Pasco's student athletes.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2014 
Please click the image to enjoy a slideshow featuring the graduation ceremonies of New Horizons, Chiawana, Delta, and Pasco high schools.
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2013-2014 RETIREES HONORED BY BOARD
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The Board of Directors honored 37 Pasco School District retirees, who represent a combined total of 887 years of service to Pasco students, families and our community. Please follow this link to view tributes to these dedicated individuals.
Friends, family, and colleagues gathered to honor and bid farewell to these dedicated employees. Retirees attending the board meeting were: Jackie Hanson, Frankie Hurley, Ken Eliason, Roberta Nance, Dale Fuller, Sally Munnell, Diane Eayrs-Mendoza, John Morgan, Marsha Dunstan, Sheri McGraw, Larry Clark, Cindi McCoskey, Kathleen Barton, Jean Martin, Cindy Blevins, Vickie Bowles, Susan Sullivan, Joy Reilly, Bruce Whitemarsh, Carol King, Sonia Velez, and Mitch Madison.
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CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
 Pasco High School Student Achievement Specialist Efrain Cardoza was named the ESD 123 Regional Classified School Employee of the Year for 2014.
As a student achievement specialist, Cardoza is a key part of his intervention team, which is also made up of a counselor, an administrator and a Special Education case manager. Students are assigned to an intervention teams are assigned in their ninth grade year to provide the proper balance of support and motivation to help them achieve success throughout their high school career with the goal of graduating on time. While the team's common goal is to get students to take responsibility for their education and graduate, they also strive to prepare them for post-secondary education and careers.
Congratulations Efrain, and thank you for all the work you do for Pasco students.
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TEAM PASCO HOME DEDICATION
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The dedication for the 2014 Team Pasco Home took place on May 15 at 4911 Indian Ridge Drive.
A product of the Pasco Vocational Building Program, the Team Pasco Home project is a collaboration between students from Chiawana, New Horizons, and Pasco high schools. Construction trades students built the 2,200 square foot home under the guidance of teacher John Weatherby with contributions from agriculture science, floriculture, and metals and welding students. This year's home is the 16th house built by Pasco high school students.
This year's house is listed with Century 21 Tri-Cities Real Estate Agent Vicki Monteagudo.
Visit www.century21tri-cities.com for more information.
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TEACHERS MATTER
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McLoughlin Middle School sixth grade Language Arts/ history teacher Cherie' Grego is a great example of why teachers matter.
McLoughlin Middle School eighth grade student Meg Nelson says Mrs. Grego is a teacher who has a passion for her subject matter, her students, and education in general. She says, "Mrs. Grego really taught me how to use my voice. Because of her class I want to go into politics. She helped me realize that what you think matters and that you can make a difference in the world."
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WRESTLING CHAMP EXPLAINS 'TRUE GRIT'
Ochoa Middle School sixth grade Language Arts teacher Whitney Billman invited two-time state wrestling champion Timmy Martinez, a Pasco High School junior, to speak with her class on April 24 as part of her "True Grit Thursday" visitor series.
Every Thursday, Billman's class spends time recognizing, learning about, and celebrating true grit. They focus on the prominent characteristics of people with grit, including self-control, leadership, perseverance, bravery, zest, and hope. Every student picks out one character strength they have, one they want to work on, and one they see as important for their future. Every week Billman selects a public figure or athlete to highlight.
"I want my students to know that the hand of cards a person is dealt does not determine their destiny," says Billman. "Timmy Martinez was an immediate pick! The kids were so excited that someone they learned about in class was in Pasco School District."
Martinez, along with his father Esteban Martinez, Jr. and PHS Principal Raul Sital, talked to the class about his daily schedule, how he doesn't let things get him down, and how he juggles the challenges of being a successful student athlete.
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PSD BUS DRIVER A LITERACY CHAMPION
Pasco School District Bus Driver Carlyn Kraft received the 2014 Literacy Champion Award from the Children's Reading Foundation of the Mid-Columbia on May 1 at the 4th annual Read to Lead breakfast in Kennewick. The Foundation will launch the new Books on the Bus program this fall in her honor.
The award recognizes Kraft's dedication to support literacy on her school bus. For the last six years, Kraft has been stocking books on her bus, reading to students at school stops, and passing out books to every student on the bus to read during transit.
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FROST OVERPASS DEMO AND ROAD CLOSURE
Frost Elementary School overpass on 20th Avenue and Pearl Street will be taken down this summer due to structural problems.
The project will close 20th Avenue from Pearl Street to Highway 395/I-182 on Sunday, June 22 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Construction vehicles will be using 14th Avenue, Pearl Street, and 20th Avenue during this time period. Local residents may also see increased traffic on Pearl Street and 22nd Avenue due to established detours.
Neighbors will see staging work begin on June 21 and clean-up work continue for several days, but traffic should only be disrupted on June 22.
The overpass has been closed since last spring when District officials found the structural problems during an annual safety assessment. Since then, three crossing guards have been stationed at that stoplight to cross students safely to and from school every day.
The overpass was installed decades ago, long before a stoplight and crosswalk existed at 20th and Pearl. The overpass is no longer necessary and there would be an unreasonably high cost to replace it under new construction codes.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project please contact Pasco School District at 546-2320.
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