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Students selected as students of the month for November at Center School included - front row: Chloe Whalawitsa, Lucy Budravage, Kristafor Clark, Cody Espersen, Makaylee Caddy; back row - Chase Clark, Skylar Armstrong, Alonzo Adams, Sawyer Steffens, Makyah Tonasket, Autumn Nichols, Joe Tynan. Not pictured – Garret Short, Fawn Lamere — submitted photo... Full story
Students who had perfect attendance for the first trimester at Center School included: Leola Clark, Dylin Armstrong, Bobby Desautel, Amy Dorman, Landon Jenkins, Austin Jensen, Kailah Leadingham, Gage Olbricht, Gaven White, Marteena O’Flynn-Fulfer — submitted photo... Full story
SHARP Kids will not have program over Winter Break at either Lake Roosevelt High School or Grand Coulee Dam Middle School. The last day of program before break is Tuesday, Dec. 18. After-school programs will resume in both buildings on Monday, Jan. 7, 2013.... Full story
Friends of Rachel Club members from Lake Roosevelt High School and Grand Coulee Dam Middle School Monday shared their message about the positive impact that Rachel’s Challenge is having in their schools, said Lee Seekins, director of the school district’s 21st Century CLC Grant programs. Rachel’s Challenge is “a series of student empowering programs and strategies that equip students and adults to combat bullying and allay feelings of isolation and despair by creating a culture of kindness and compassion,” the national organizat... Full story
The Grand Coulee Dam School District board got a lesson in color combinations as architect Cameron Golightly, from Design West, reviewed the color schemes of the new K-12 school Monday night. He explained that the K-6 wing would be a bit more colorful than the 7-12 wing which will have more “grown up” colors. Golightly reviewed color schemes for flooring, wall coverings and countertops during his presentation. The color schemes reflected earth tones, similar to those being considered for the outside of the building. Board members were qui... Full story
Students of the month for October from GCD Middle School include, from left: Brianna Whybark- 5th, Braxton Hernandez- 6th, Hotona LaCourse- 7th, Will Friedlander- 8th.... Full story
Center School students of the month for September and October... Full story
Hires, etc. The Grand Coulee Dam School District board accepted one resignation, approved a leave and stipend and made seven hires Monday night. Kyle Desautel’s resignation as head boys basketball coach was accepted and the board hired Jeff Brisbois to take his place. Michael Rounds, a Middle School Title VII paraprofessional, was given a requested leave. Hired were Senneatt Hodge, night custodian at Center School; Stephanie Hermetz, high school nurse on a one-to-one role; Jaci Gross, seventh grade girls’ basketball coach; Brooke Meinzer, Grand... Full story
Friends of Rachel Club members will share with the community a message against bullying at a family event Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. at The Village Cinema. Club members will discuss their projects and the impact Rachel’s Challenge is having on the community. The presentations will be followed by a movie shown for attendees of the family event. Any family event attendees wishing to stay for the movie need to bring a canned good donation to benefit the local food bank.... Full story
Eight students joined the Lake Roosevelt High School chapter of the National Honor Society in a ceremony Oct. 29. Inducted were Shay Duclos, Zachary Erickson-King, Andrew McCure, Katelynn Schilling, Hayley Seylor, Jazmyne Sumner, Cassidy Trapani and Coltin Williams. Their induction brings the society’s number to 29.... Full story
Lake Roosevelt High School is sending its robotics team to two competitions in December. The six-student team is made up of Tim Loch, Jordan Charles, Corbin Wilder, Joshua Wilder, Devan Black and Brady Black and coached by Jeremiah Seekins. The school board gave its approval for the trips Monday night, learning that the cost associated with the travel was being borne by a grant from the 21st Century group. The first trip, this Saturday, Dec. 1, will take the team to Ellensburg for the First... Full story
Lake Roosevelt High School named several students in October as “students of the month,” the school announced Thursday. Left to Right: Libby Williams, Drew Saxon, Tyler Boyd, Michael Rounds, Kayley Duclos, Madisyn Byam, Veronica Sauer, Chance Garvin, Jazmine Sumner, Kendall Piccolo, Jennifer Montecucco, Hunter Chapman, Tanya Ang, Terrin Hazard. Not pictured is Winona Ramos. The staff member of the month was Victor Camarena. - Submitted photos...
HIGH HONORS 3.25 – 4.0 depicts 4.0 Abigal Williams, Brady Black, Elizabeth Williams, Lucas Beneditti, Hillary Carriere, Ashley Lezard, Timothy Loch, Kendall Piccolo, Johnny Medina-McCraigie, Clare C. Castrodale, Lyric Witten JUNIORS Cheyenne Kelly-Marconi*, Daniel Campobasso, Dariana Seyler, Alexia Hanway, Brandin Smith, Nicole Baker, Shylan Bolinger, Brandon Desautel, Jolene Catoto, Cassidy Trapani, Akaycia Foster SOPHOMORES Katelynn J. Schilling, Jazmine Sumner, Kammi Rosenbaum, Riley Stout, Marissa LaFountaine, Kendra Descoteaux, Terrin H... Full story
Children’s book author Avi and librarian Caroline Leadingham stand in front of a display of his books being featured in the bookcase outside the Grand Coulee Dam Middle School library Wednesday on a visit to talk to students about his writing. “He is a prolific author and writes historical novels for young people,” said Dan Howard, associate director of the North Central Library District. Avi visited 10 school districts while he was in the area. — Roger S. Lucas photo... Full story
Teachers Lee Largent, left, and Steve Hood stand with some of the woodworking equipment that was recently gifted to the district by Judy Mayne of Meridian, Idaho. The two went to Idaho and returned the equipment to Lake Roosevelt High School’s woodworking shop. Mayne’s connection to LRHS was through Athletic Director Richard Black, who served in the Navy with her late husband. He had developed a woodworking shop during retirement and his wife wanted the equipment to go to some high school. — R... Full story
The school board got tangled up in agreeing to name November as “Native American Heritage Month,” at its meeting Monday. The item was on the agenda Monday night, and considered a procedural issue since the observation had waltzed through the board in previous years. This time it got sidetracked. While the board eventually agreed to it, there will be future discussions about Native American Day being in September and “Native American Heritage Month” being observed at a separate time. Board Chair Joette Barry asked why the special month designa... Full story
A Spokane Valley firm, Engineering Economics, Inc., has been hired by the school district to perform commissioning services for the K-12 school project, a requirement by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The district received two bids for the service. The Spokane Valley firm’s bid of $53,970 was about $13,000 under the second bid. The winning bidder will verify proper installation of equipment, perform on-site testing of equipment, and develop manuals and guides for its proper use. The mechanical equipment subject to t... Full story
Center Elementary students present a giant “Thank You!” banner to to firefighters at North Dam Park Friday as a gesture to all those who battled the Barker Canyon Complex blazes that blackened more than 91,000 acres and threatened Grand Coulee and Coulee Dam last week. — submitted photo... Full story
Do you need to improve your basic skills or get your GED certificate so you can get that better job or go to college? Have you started but not finished taking your tests? This fall is the time to prepare for your GED exam, especially if you’ve already started taking the series of exams. You must finish by December 2013. In January 2014, a new GED test will be used and any tests completed using the old series will not count towards a GED. GED classes are offered locally through Big Bend Community College. Fall quarter classes begin September 2... Full story
Students will get a better understanding of the effects of bullying, acts of violence and negativity when all three district schools hear presentations of “Rachel’s Challenge” next week. Rachel’s Challenge is based on the life and writings of Rachel Joy Scott, the first victim of the Columbine School shootings in 1999. Center School students will walk to Grand Coulee Dam Middle School for a 9 a.m. presentation, Wednesday, Sept. 12. The middle school program will begin at 10:05 a.m. and the high school at 12:35 p.m. A special evening present... Full story
The Grand Coulee Dam School District board approved a number of hires and resignations at its Monday night meeting. Hires include Marcy Doughty as a Grand Coulee Dam Middle School special programs paraprofessional; Aaron Derr, Center Elementary librarian; Lis Sem-Rodriquez, second-grade teacher; Joe Tynan, middle school special programs paraprofessional; and Andrea St. Clair as middle school head volleyball coach. Resignations include Dorene Egbert as middle school paraprofessional and Irv Williamson, Head Start custodian. The board also... Full story
Cody Marie Proctor, Grand Coulee, qualified for the Dean’s List at the University of Montana for spring semester. To qualify a student must be an undergraduate, earn a semester grade average of 3.5 or higher and receive grades of A or B in at least nine credits.... Full story
Alissa Mansker of Grand Coulee, attending Washington State University, is among 28 students in the state to receive a $2,000 scholarship from the Washington State Employees Credit Union, the group announced last week. Recipients were chosen based on several criteria including academic record, financial need, community involvement and a written essay.... Full story
The SHARP Kids program announced that morning and after-school programs will start Tuesday Aug. 28. At Lake Roosevelt High School, the Raider SHARP Morning Program 7:30-8:30 a.m. (Monday-Friday) will focus on homework, tutoring, and organizational skills. “This is a great opportunity for student athletes needing a little extra time to get work done before afternoon practice,” noted program director Lee Seekins. A similar program at Grand Coulee Dam Middle School, Pirate SHARP Morning Program will run from 7:45-8:30 a.m. (Monday-Friday) At bot...
The Grand Coulee Dam Cooperative Preschool will start its school year Tuesday, Sept 4. Preschool gives kids a head start academically and socially and improves readiness for school. Eligible kids will be three by December 1 and potty trained. Three-year-olds will attend Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-11 a.m. starting Sept. 4. Four-year-olds will attend Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30-11:30 a.m. starting Sept. 5. Call Alisa Lind at 633-8311 for more information and to reserve a spot....