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Friday Connect: Superintendent’s Focus is K-12 Student Achievement

admin — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 23:00:41 +0000

In the last Friday Connect before we take a summer break, hear from our School Board about their choice of Rick Goble for our next Superintendent and learn about Mr. Goble’s career in education and passion for a K-12 approach to student achievement.

Friday Connect: Farewell 2023-2024 School Year!

admin — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 23:00:17 +0000

In this week’s Friday Connect, take a look at how some of our buildings celebrated the final days before summer vacation.

Friday Connect: Summer at Chehalis Schools

admin — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 23:00:48 +0000

The last day of school for Chehalis students is right around the corner. Are you looking for activities for your students over the summer? Check out this week’s Friday Connect for ideas for what’s going on in the Chehalis School District this summer.

Superintendent Connect: A Teacher’s Lasting Impact

admin — Fri, 24 May 2024 23:00:17 +0000

In this edition of Superintendent Connect, we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week by thanking our teachers for their work and Superintendent Dr. Christine Moloney shares a story about a teacher who made a difference in her life and career.

Friday Connect: 75 by 35, The New Student Achievement Journey

admin — Fri, 17 May 2024 23:00:59 +0000

In this week’s Friday Connect, we take a look at the new student achievement goal of 75 by 35. Learn about what the next leg of the journey of student achievement will look like and what families can do to help.

Friday Connect: Student Achievement, The Journey So Far

admin — Fri, 10 May 2024 23:00:39 +0000

In this week’s Friday Connect, as we launch a new student achievement goal in our district we take a look at the journey that got us here. Tune in next week for a look at our new student achievement goal of 75 by 35.

Superintendent Connect: My Lesson in Re-Distributing Happiness

admin — Fri, 03 May 2024 23:00:29 +0000

In this week’s Friday message, Superintendent Dr. Christine Moloney shares her experience with “The Postcard Man” and how his simple gesture inspired her to think about her own capacity to re-distribute happiness.

Staff Spotlight: Megan Wellander

admin — Thu, 02 May 2024 23:00:31 +0000

In this month’s Staff Spotlight, meet W.F. West Head Tennis Coach and Orin Smith Elementary teacher Megan Wellander and learn how this former Bearcat Tennis player is honoring the memory of her former coach, Jack State.

Friday Connect: We Love Our Volunteers!

admin — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 23:00:27 +0000

In this week’s Friday Connect newsletter, we celebrate School Volunteer Appreciation Week with a look at how our nearly 1,000 volunteers in the Chehalis School District give their time.

Friday Connect: Student Leaders

admin — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 23:00:37 +0000

In this week’s Friday Connect newsletter, meet the members of our student leadership teams throughout the district and learn about how we’re working to make sure more student voices are heard in student leadership in Chehalis.