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POSITIVELY PASCOYour Online Connection to Pasco SchoolsJune 27, 2019Putting students first to make learning last a lifetime.Celebrating academics, diversity, and innovation.Pasco Community Encouraged to sign up for High School Planning Task ForcePasco School District is not just building schools,we’re building and enhancing our community. OnMarch 26, 2019, the Board of Directors approved theLong-Term Facilities Management plan to addressfacility needs for the district. The plan includes theaddition of a new comprehensive high school. Ourdistrict's parent and community volunteers providetremendous support every day to our schools. Pleaseconsider sharing your talents by completing an application to serve on a soon to-be-formed Pasco SchoolDistrict Comprehensive High School #3 PlanningTask Force.Selection process criteria will include: Area of residence (balanced representation of east,central and west) Diverse representation reflective of the Districtand community Experience considering complex issues and perspectives Demonstrated ability to compromise and buildconsensus on complex topics Desire to innovate and collaborate Familiarity with group processes Commitment to meetings and Task Force activities Demonstrated interest in the Pasco School DistrictThe first meeting has been scheduled for August 7, Pasco district school experience (e.g., parents)2019. While meetings are expected to be consistently Experience with community engagement and plancarried out according to the dates listed, please noteningthat they are subject to change based on circumstances Expertise in relevant areas (i.e. municipal planthat warrant adjustments.ning, business industry, community organizations,etc.)Task Force members will be selected based on achieving a balanced representation of experiences, perspec- If you’re interested in being a member of the Pascotives and geographic locations.School District Comprehensive High School #3 Planning Task Force, please visit www.psd1.org/HSPlanningTaskForce to submit an application.The group will be charged with the review, study, andevaluation of research and best practices for highschool facility learning environments. The work willalso include developing a set of initial conceptual facility design ideas for the Superintendent and SchoolBoard. The goal is for the task force to be fullyformed by July 19, 2019. The plan is to schedulemeetings from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to regularly meet onWednesdays at either the Booth Building BoardRoom, Chiawana High School or Pasco High School,up to twice a month from August 2019 through May2020.Bright Futures Ahead for Class of 2019 - Pg. 2IN THIS ISSUE:Board Says Farewell to Student Reps - Pg. 3Four PSD Teachers Honored by WGU - Pg. 6Upcoming Events/Board Meeting Notes - Pg. 91

Positively PascoNEWSBright Futures Ahead for Class of 2019 GraduatesThe Pasco School District bid farewell to the 1,109 graduatesthat make up the Class of 2019 at commencement ceremonieson June 6-8.On June 6, 33 Pasco students received their diplomas as part ofDelta High School’s graduation ceremony at the Three RiversConvention Center. A total of 61 New Horizons High Schoolgraduates received their diplomas on June 7 at Columbia BasinCollege’s Gjerde Center. On June 8, 411 Pasco High Schoolgraduates basked in the sunshine at Edgar Brown Stadium during the morning ceremony, while 554 Chiawana High Schoolgraduates crossed the stage to receive their diplomas in theevening ceremony. In total, 306 Pasco graduates earned morethan 8.09 million in college scholarships this year.All four of this year’s graduation ceremonies were recordedand are available for viewing online. To watch those ceremonies, click HERE.To check out more photo galleries from this year’s graduationceremonies, click HERE.2

Positively PascoNEWSFuture Teachers Recognized at Booth Building CelebrationSuperintendent Michelle Whitney honored 20 graduating seniors who are heading to college to pursue a degree in education during the District’s 2nd annual “Future Teacher Signing Celebration” on May 30.“We just wanted to show these outstanding students that we’re so proud of their accomplishments so far,”Whitney says. “Once they earn their degrees, we would love to talk with them again about teaching in ourschools.”School Board Says Farewell to Student RepresentativesThe Pasco School District Board of Directors honored the 2018-19 Student Representatives at their meetingon June 11.The District presented gifts to(from left to right below) DeltaHigh School senior Alpha Diaz,Chiawana High School seniorKassidy Naef, and Pasco HighSchool senior Isabella Lara. Allthree students will be continuingtheir educational pursuits nextfall in college.A big “thank you” to these outstanding students who dedicatedtheir time and energy to servingthe District and its students thisschool year.3

Positively PascoNEWSCaptain Gray 6th Graders Place 1st at Project Nano ShowcaseCongratulations to the Captain Gray STEMElementary team of 6th graders who placedfirst at this year’s Project Nano Tri-CitiesShowcase, held at The Reach Museum on May22.The team of (from left to right in top photo)Dallas Vanderpool, Julian Cecena, HudsonLamberson, and Angel Ocampo presented theresults from their forensic science investigationusing a scanning electron microscope to thejudges, and scored higher than all of the otherteams competing from schools around the TriCities. For their efforts, the team came homewith brand-new Amazon Kindle Fire tablets.So, what’s the story behind the shades? “One ofthe boys pulled out a pair of sunglasses as theywere practicing their presentation one day,”says Captain Gray 6th grade teacher and coachBrooke Lamberson. “They said, ‘we shouldwear these when we open, like real investigators!’ So, that’s what they did.”Great Job Sharks!#PROUDofPASCOSaluting StudentsStevens Middle School Students (fromleft to right) Sarai Flores, JacquelineOjeda, and Vivian Pimental led the flagsalute at the Board of Directors meetingon June 11. The students are representatives of the school’s AVID and Leadership programs.4

Positively PascoNEWSDistrict Says Goodbye to 2018-2019 RetireesSome of the retirees honored at the June 11 Board of Directors study session are pictured. Back row from left: BernieKlippert, Terry Langston, Kevin Pedersen, Conchita Pimental, James Powers, Cheryl Snyder, Gary Allen, DianeBickenheuser. Front row from left: Anita Barnard, Barbra Hane, Bernie Hanan, Bunny Dickman, Alma Cox, KarinCoughlan.Pasco School District honored 37 Craig Colver, maintenance,retiring employees at the Board of2003-2018Directors study session on June 11.Those retirees represent a combined Bryce Conklin, electrician,total of 723 years of service to Pas2008-2018co students and families. Darryll Cooper, bus driver,2017-2019 Gary Allen, custodian, 19802018 Karin Coughlan, bus driver,1992-2018 Anita Barnard, school nurse,2018-2019 Alma Cox, paraeducator, 1990 Bernie Hanan, teacher, 20002019 Barbra Hane, paraeduator,1997-2019 Kay Hardy, teacher, 20002019 Ruth Hargis, teacher, 20122019 Dwayne Hughes, teacher, 1983-20192018Diane Bickenheuser, teacher,2003-2019 Dori Bonderman, nutritionservices, 1998-2019Bunny Dickman, bus driver,2002-2018Debbie Kibling, teacher, 19892019 Howard Bullock, print shop,2009-2018Sandy Farnsworth, secretary,1991-2018Bernie Klippert, data systems,2001-2018 Cheryl Foster, nutritionservices, 2010-2018 Terry Langston, paraeducator,1990-20195

Positively PascoNEWS2018-2019 Retirees Continued: Antonio Martinez, bus driver,2008-2018 Patrick Ray, custodian, 19932018 Thomas Townsend, bus driver,2003-2018 Criselda Masters, nutritionservices, 2009-2018 Jennifer Smith, nutritionservices, 2009-2019 David Vallade, custodian, 2005-2019 Ron Morrison-Smith, teacher, Cheryl Snyder, teacher, 20111994-20192019 Kristi Williams, teacher, 19832019 Kevin Pedersen, teacher/coach, Patti Soohoo, paraeducator,1979-20192004-2018If you would like to read moreabout the distinguished careers of Conchita Pimental, paraeduca- Maria Tamez, paraeducator,the district’s 2017-2018 retirees,tor, 1992-20181979-2019CLICK HERE:http://bit.ly/PascoSchoolsRetirees James Powers, mechanic, 2015 Robert Tews, bus driver, 19832019-2018Four PSD Teachers Honored with WGU ‘Share the Love’ AwardsCongratulations to (clockwise from top right) McLoughlin Middle School’sRyan Mattson, Robinson Elementary’s Marco Gonzalez, Chiawana HighSchool’s Meaghan Callahan, and the Early Learning Center’s MarizaFonseca! All four teachers were presented with “Share the Love” awardsfrom Western Governors University. During Teacher Appreciation Week inMay, WGU asked local teachers to nominate other teachers “who embodythe qualities of an outstanding educator: engaging, organized, and driven bystudent-success.” Each teacher received a 200 Marriott gift card fromWGU along with a pizza or doughnuts party for their colleagues. A big“thank you” to WGU for recognizing and supporting our awesome teachers!6

Positively PascoNEWSDistrict Hosts Summer Food Service ProgramPasco School District is once again hosting the Summer Food Service Program. This is a federallymandated program, and meals will be made availableat no charge to attending children 18 years of age andyounger. No meals will be provided on July 4.*Capt. Gray STEM Elementary, 1102 N. 10th Ave.July 15-July 25, 8:00-8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.(Monday-Thursday)*Angelou Elementary School, 6601 N. Road 84June 17-Aug. 16, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.*Memorial Park, 1520 Shoshone StreetJune 24-Aug. 1, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (MondayThursday)*Curie STEM Elementary, 715 California AvenueJune 18-July 12, 10:45-11:15 a.m.Meals (breakfast and lunch) will be provided Monday- July 15-July 25, 8:00-8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.Friday (unless otherwise noted) at the following sites (Monday-Thursday)and times:*Franklin STEM Elementary School, 6010 Road 52*New Horizons High School, 2020 W. Argent RoadJuly 15-July 25, 8:00-8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.June 19-July 3, 7:30-8 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.(Monday-Thursday)*McGee Elementary School, 4601 Horizon DriveJune 17-Aug. 16, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30-12 p.m.*Chiawana High School, 8125 W. Argent RoadJune 18-July 3, 7:30-8 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.July 29-Aug. 9, 7:30-8 a.m., 11-11:30 a.m.Aug. 12-Aug. 16, 7:30-8 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.*Twain Elementary School, 1801 N. Road 40June 17-Aug. 16, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.*Pasco High School, 1108 N. 10th AvenueJune 18-July 3, 7:30-8 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.July 8-July 10, 7:30-8:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.July 29-Aug. 9, 7:30-8 a.m., 11-11:30 a.m.Aug. 12-Aug. 19, 8:30-9 a.m., 12-12:30 p.m.For additional questions on the Summer Food ServiceProgram, please contact the Pasco Nutrition ServicesOffice, (509) 546-2836.7

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