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Pictured are the Students of the Month for February at Center School. From left - front: Austin Nanamkin, Wiley Kimble, Lucy Budravage, Eva Marchand, Caden Portch; back - Colton Jackson, Lillian Button, Bobbi Nicholson, Nichole Batten, Sam Amarilla, Brez Villafona-Cruz. Not pictured – Audrey Hansen, Amanda Marconi. - submitted photo... Full story
Friends of Rachel Club and SHARP Kids will sponsor a free family movie night Monday, March 10, at the Grand Coulee Dam Middle School gymnasium. The event is open to all families in the community. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Admission to the movie is free. The movie, “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,” starts at 6 p.m.... Full story
The following is the honor roll for second quarter at Nespelem School. A Honor Roll 3.5 – 4.0 1st Grade Siriana Simonsen, Lola Yazzie 2nd Grade Janie Epperson NiMixat Vargas- Thomas 5th Grade Isiah Adolph, Edward Frank, Moses Luevano, Robert Thomas 6th Grade LorRinda Richardson B Honor Roll 3.0 – 4.9 1st Grade Aiden Meckler, Hope Harris 2nd Grade Cylia St. Pierre, Edward Gonzalez 3rd Grade Nazaire Brisbois, Enid Bearcub, Reese Circle Brandon Lowery, Tito Michel, Anoki Somday 4th Grade GladEyes Williams, Michelle Luevano 6th Grade Scotti Ado... Full story
Two classes covering the basics of high-speed data communication applications that are of growing importance to local industry are offered this spring at Big Bend Community College. Electronic Communications I (IST-224) and Introduction to Fiber Optics (IST-226) are evening classes taught by BBCC instructor Steve Matern, who has held a Federal Communications Commission license since 1965 and has iNARTE industry certification. Electronic communications covers the basics of radio frequency and other high-speed data applications now being applied... Full story
The following is the honor roll for first semester at Grand Coulee Dam Middle School. HIGH HONORS 3.50 – 4.00 depicts 4.0 EIGHT GRADE Rylee Pitner*, Karen Hagen, Dylan Jenkins, Dylan Steinert, Bradley Wilder, Malcolm Carson Jr., Aidan Derr, Keianna Vera, Sean Garvin, Jonell Denchel, Lucas Bird, Kevin Brown, Ashley Palmer, Alan Nordine, Tanessa Chuckulnaskit SEVENTH GRADE Hannah Wapato*, Lilyana Clark, Jaylyn Kensler Kolby Picard, Stephen Flowers, Victoria Matheson, Addison Hansen, Kelsie Olbricht, Lonnie Cawston JR., Olivia Ludwig, Anthony N... Full story
The following are the Students of the Month for Center Elementary for the month of January.Front row - Ivan Alejandre, Raeley Portch, Shyleigh Gray, Tommy Nicholson, Alexis Taylor, Savannah Hawley-Michel; back row - Tanner Kiser, Aehsley Piturachsatit, Jimmy Nomee, Jocelyn Zaugg, Julia Stair. Not pictured: Kolton Carson, Erilyn Jones - submitted photo... Full story
Grand Coulee Dam PTA will be holding a Valentine’s Day Social for the GCD Middle School on Friday, Feb. 14. From 2:45 to 4:45, an Xbox dance party and karaoke will be held for grades seventh and eighth. Admission will be $2. From 4:45 to 6:45 there will be a Valentine’s Day Dance with admission at $3.00. Concessions of hotdogs, candy, pop, water and popcorn will be available. Volunteers are needed. Contact Mrs. Caddy at 509.429.7187 for more information. Monies raised will help to pay for a visit from the Pacific Science Center this spr... Full story
Nespelem School's students and staff assemble to show their 12th man spirit Friday as the Seattle Seahawks prepared to defeat the Denver Broncos in the Super Bowl. - Sue Dickey photo... Full story
The Grand Coulee Dam School District board accepted four resignations or retirements and five new hires at its meeting last week. Leaving their positions are James Caddy, Lake Roosevelt High School varsity football coach; Gary Darnold, eighth- grade boys basketball coach; Cherie Shelley, preschool paraprofessional; and Debbie VanGeystel, Lake Roosevelt Associated Student Body advisor. Hires included Christi Berry, bus monitor; Lisa Carlson, bus monitor (visually impaired morning run); Sheila Darnold, Lake Roosevelt lead secretary; Tammy... Full story
The following is the 1st semester honor roll for Lake Roosevelt High School Students. 3.5 – 4.0 SENIORS Madisyn Byam, Daniel Campobasso, Clare Castrodale, Brandon Desautel, Keya Fasthorse, Akaycia Foster, Mikel Friedlander, Chyenne Kelly-Marconi, Jazmyne Marchand, Brandin Smith, Shaine Thomas JUNIORS Shania Carson, Tyler Cross, Zachary Erickson-King, Marissa LaFountaine, Theron Nault, Oscar Pakootas, Austin Rosenbaum, Kammi Rosenbaum, Katelynn Schilling, Haley Seylor, Riley Stout, Jazmine Sumner, Aaron Whitney, Coltin Williams SOPHOMORES Scott... Full story
The Lake Roosevelt High School Associated Student Body has been selling “Pavers” as a fundraiser to support extra-curricular programs. This fundraiser will run until Friday, Feb. 14. The ASB will be running a special on the Pavers for only $75 each. Pavers will be outside for everyone to see all year long when construction of the new bulding is complete. Engraved Pavers are available for the following: names, companies, memorials and graduation classes. For those interested in purchasing one, please contact Sheila Darnold at sda... Full story
For the third consecutive year, America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, will give eligible farmers across the country the opportunity to enhance math and science programs in their communities. Now until April 6, 2014, farmers can nominate a local public school district to compete for a merit-based grant of up to $25,000. Administrators of nominated school districts may then submit grant applications through April 21. This year, the number of eligible counties has expanded to 1,289 across 39 states. To view a l... Full story
Several local undergraduate students made the 2013 fall quarter Dean’s List at Eastern Washington University by earning at least 12 quality hours with a GPA of 3.5 or better. Making the list were Taylor Black, Connor Crim, Karah Duclos, Jarred Erickson, and Erica VanZyverden.... Full story
Adult Basic Skills/GED classes to help adult learners increase college and career readiness skills as well as prepare to take the newly-launched computer-based 2014 GED exams are offered locally through Big Bend Community College. Winter quarter classes are held Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Grand Coulee Dam Middle School. Instruction includes opportunities to improve language arts, math, science, social studies, and computer skills that conform to the new GED testing requirements. Call Linda Black at 633-3611 or... Full story
The following students have made the honor roll for first quarter at Nespelem School. A Honor Roll 3.5 – 4.0 1st Grade Siriana, Simonsen, Jhaylon Tonasket,Lola Yazie 2nd Grade Janie Epperson, mMixat Vargas-Thomas 4th Grade Michelle Luevano 3.6 5th Grade Isaiah Adolph 3.6; Edward Frak 3.8; Moses Luevano 4.0 6th Grade Kyle Edmo 3.6; LorRinda Richardson 3.9 7th Grade Chelsea Timentwa 3.6 B Honor Roll 3.0 – 3.49 1st Grade Zyven Boyd, Aiden Meckler 2nd Grade Virgil Bearcub, Peyton Jake 3rd Grade Nazaire Brisbois, Enid Bearcub, Reese Circle, Bra... Full story
Friends of Rachel and SHARP Kids will sponsor a Family Movie Night in the Grand Coulee Dam Middle School gym Jan. 22. The event is open to all families in the community. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Admission to the movie is free along with a free bag of popcorn. Date: Wednesday January 22, 2014 Time: 6:30-8:30 PM Location: Grand Coulee Dam Middle School Gym Movie: Despicable Me 2... Full story
Save the date! On Wednesday, Jan. 22, Friends of Rachel and SHARP Kids are sponsoring a Family Movie Night in the Grand Coulee Dam Middle School gymnasium. The event is open to all families in the community. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Admission to the movie is free along with a free bag of popcorn. Date: Wednesday January 22, 2014 Time: 6:30-8:30 PM Location: Grand Coulee Dam Middle School Gym Movie: Despicable Me 2 Watch a movie trailer to check it... Full story
Beginning on Jan. 9, parents and guardians of students attending Grand Coulee Dam Middle School will have the opportunity to sign their students up for the third session of the SHARP Kids After School Program. The third session begins Jan 27 and continues until the beginning of Spring Break. Currently the program accepts 20 students during each session. Enrollment packets and information will be made available to students and families Jan. 9. Enrollment for the third session closes Jan. 23. A student cannot attend the SHARP Kids After School... Full story
Residence hall occupancy at Big Bend Community College is at near capacity and holding firm, according to college officials. There were 156 people living in the dorms during fall quarter, a 50-percent increase over last year. The college estimates 150 will return for winter quarter 2014. The biggest change at the residence halls this year is the increasing average age of students living in the dorms. “We have 27 students over the age of 25,” said Hugh Scholte, BBCC residence hall director. “Previously, it was unusual to have any students over... Full story
Glenna Whitelaw's first-grade students perform in Nespelem School's holiday concert Thursday night to an audience of hundreds that packed the gym. - Sheri Edwards photo... Full story
LRHS honor roll The following is the Lake Roosevelt High school honor roll for first quarter. HIGH HONORS 3.5-4.0 depicts 4.0 SENIORS Daniel Campobasso, Chyenne Kelly-Marconi, Brandin Smith, Mikel Friedlander, Brandon Desautel, Jazmyne Marchand, Clare Castrodale, Jenay Heilman, Jennifer Reichlin, Mary Ann Matheson, Shaine Thomas, Keya Fasthorse, Madisyn Byam, Nicole Baker, Casey Ensminger JUNIORS Tyler Cross*, Katelynn Schilling*, Jazmine Sumner*, Coltin Williams*, Kammi Rosenbaum, Aaron Whitney, Hayley Seylor, Daniel Loch, Marissa... Full story
The school board approved a number of hires and two leave requests at its meeting Monday night. Hires included Bill Nicholson as Lake Roosevelt head baseball coach; Andrea Sperberg, Lake Roosevelt assistant track coach; Ken Long, bus driver; Debbie Pifer, 7-hour assistant cook; Lynne Rinker, high school nurse, one-on-one; and Deborah Jimenez, middle school winter cheer coach. Leaves were approved for Amanda Fisher, LRHS special aide; and Shannon Peterson, Center School LAP aide.... Full story
Soroptimist International of Okanogan Valley is now accepting applications from Okanogan County girls aged 14-17 who volunteer in their school or community. The winner of the local Violet Richardson Award will receive $200 and be considered for additional awards, including a possible cash award of $1000. The Violet Richardson Award recognizes young women who make the community and world a better place through volunteer efforts such as: community service projects; fighting drugs, crime and violence; cleaning up the environment; and working to... Full story
Enrollment in college-level math classes has set records this fall at Big Bend Community College. College officials say enrollment in those classes has doubled since 2009, and increased 25 percent from fall of 2012 to fall of 2013. The numbers are significant because approximately 95 percent of new students at community colleges need developmental math before enrolling in college-level math. “It is unprecedented for a small rural college like BBCC to have full calculus classes in the fall,” said BBCC President Terry Leas. BBCC is starting to... Full story
The following are Center Elementary Students of the Month for September, They include, left to right, Front Row (left to right) – Aidan Palmanteer, Emry Piturachsatit, Simon Beery, Amy Dorman, Veronica Tynan; Back Row (left to right) – Casey Timentwa, Elijah Palmanteer, Ashley Baker, Hunter Armstrong, Jaydyn Nanamkin, Jaelyn Cleveland, A’mya Adrian...