For several weeks we’ve read comments by John Adkins, who serves as Superintendent of Wellpinit schools, although he focuses at the local school scene. We know that students at Wellpinit are accomplishing noteworthy studies, and we’d like to know what Adkins thinks about the Spokane Tribal Community.

A longtime Elder from the Reservation was recognized for her Life’s work. A new school in Spokane was named Pauline Pascal Flett School for Pauline’s initiation of means to retain the Spokane Salish Language. All levels of Wellpinit students are learning Salish language and culture. This deserves Adkins’ praise for its educational uniqueness. He could demonstrate to the students there that he is invested in their educational journey. He has commented on former students not including Wellpinit students who have accomplished success in many realms.

A person in his position demonstrates disservice to parents and students at Wellpinit Elementary and middle school through failure to express his pride in the system, in my view. My Great Grandkids who currently attend at Wellpinit deserve many atta boys and atta girls. There are too many heart-breaking scenarios everywhere and especially at Indian Reservations. Gene Smith once stated to a reluctant friend, “Get with the Picture Show!” John Adkins needs to get with the picture show at HIS school. 

RC Covington