Reardan Weekly

Camp Casey Recap
Our sixth-grade class has returned from an unforgettable four days at Camp Casey on Whidbey Island! Students and chaperones had an amazing time exploring the island, learning about marine life, and discovering the history of Fort Casey. Highlights included hearing stories from a Native American storyteller and competing in a fort-building contest. Along the way, we received many compliments on how well-behaved our students are—what a wonderful reflection of their character!

Reminder: School-Appropriate Language
Recently, we have noticed an increase in the use of foul and derogatory language among elementary students. Please remind your child to use respectful and appropriate words at school. If a student is caught using inappropriate language, they will receive a lunch detention and be required to call home to explain the words they used. Thank you for your support in fostering a positive learning environment!

Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars for these exciting end-of-year activities!

🎶 Spring Band Concert (Grades 5–12) – May 28, 7:00–8:00 p.m. in the High School Gym
🏃 Elementary Field Day – June 6
🏅 Fun Run & BBQ – June 12
🎤 Talent Show – June 13, 8:30 a.m. (Interested in performing? Email reardanpie@gmail.com to sign up!)

We are celebrating finishing our state testing! Thank you parents for your support with attendance this month. We had very few make-up tests, and are excited to see how our students did. Big thank you to Kristy Koch for organizing this project!

We had an incredible Family Night out with Reptile Man this week.

A huge shoutout to Catheryn and Craig for their incredible help setting up and running our Reptile Man Family Night Out!

We had a fantastic turnout with 279 community and family members joining us for an evening of fun, snacks (thanks to Reardan P.I.E.!), and reptile adventures.

A special highlight: Catheryn stepped out of her comfort zone and made a new scaly friend—a cute little alligator named Lucy!

Thank you to our prevention coalition, RECAP, and our Reardan Parent Group, PIE, for sponsoring this event.

It was a great night of connection, curiosity, and community spirit.

Our 8th grade students had an awesome day at Silverwood yesterday celebrating the end of their middle school years. Brian Graham and an awesome team of chaperones reported that the Reardan students had a great day and represented their community well.

We appreciate all the parents who attended the High School Orientation meeting last night; if you missed this meeting, there will be a Freshman Orientation in August. Look for a letter in the mail from HS Principal JoLynn Ray in early August.

Please be sure to join us on Wednesday, May 28th at 7 pm in the HS gym for our final band concert of the year. There will be a dessert fundraiser following the concert. Come out for an amazing evening of music and sweets!

Eighth Grade promotion is quickly approaching. Please mark your calendars for the evening of Thursday, June 12th as we promote our 8th grade class to high school. Please email me with any questions or concerns: dnewsum@reardansd.net

Reardan High School Update

As we approach the end of the school year, Reardan High remains a busy and exciting place!

This week, we celebrated our FFA program during the annual FFA Banquet. Congratulations to Lily Witmer, who was named Star Greenhand, and Kashley Brown, honored as Star Chapter Farmer! Their dedication and leadership represent the best of our student body—well done!

Upcoming Events:

• No School Monday, May 26 – In observance of Memorial Day, there will be no school. We encourage families to take a moment to remember and honor those who have served.

• 5th–12th Grade Band Concert – Wednesday, May 28 at 7:00 PM in the High School Gym. Our students have been working hard—don’t miss this great performance!

• Dessert Fundraiser – Enjoy some sweet treats after the concert and support our music program!

• State Track & Field Championships – May 29–31 in Yakima. Best of luck to our outstanding athletes representing Reardan at the State!

Attendance Reminder:

Students are still expected to attend school daily. Any absences must have a valid excuse, such as illness or participation in a school-sanctioned event. As we near the end of the year, it’s important to stay engaged and finish strong!

Keep up the great work, Reardan! Let’s end the year with pride and purpose.

Seniors at the FFA Banquet, Bryson Flaa, Rysen Soliday, Jakari Singleton, Amelia Ray, Evan Krupke. Not Pictured: Kaylee Smith & Jimmy Wheeler

Seniors enjoyed a FANTASTIC breakfast Tuesday courtesy of the Lion's Club. Thank you for support our seniors and the community.

The Reardan Marching Band received the Gold Standard Award at the 2025 Armed Forces Torchlight Parade, part of the Spokane Lilac Festival, on Saturday, May 17th. This prestigious honor is awarded to bands that demonstrate outstanding musical performance, precision, and showmanship. Performing alongside groups from across the region, The Reardan Marching Band impressed judges and spectators alike, earning recognition for their hard work.

Senior Spotlight: Natalie Maxwell

Plans After High School:
Natalie plans to attend Eastern Washington University, where she’ll pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. She also hopes to continue doing photography for fun on the side, capturing life’s best moments through her lens.

Favorite Memory:
“My favorite part of high school was getting to TA for preschool and the elementary office. I loved being around the little kids and helping out—it confirmed my passion for teaching!”

Advice for Younger Students:
“Don’t show up late every day like I did! Get your schoolwork done early and you won’t have to stress as much later.”

Teacher or Staff Member Who Had a Positive Impact:
“Ashley Martin made such a difference in my life. She always let me come to her class and talk about anything and everything. She was always there for me and continues to be one of my biggest supporters.”

Senior Spotlight: Noelle Raczykowski

Plans after High School:
Noelle graduated early to attend Eastern Washington University to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Biology while competing on the Women’s Soccer Team. Go Eagles!

Favorite Memory:
“My favorite memory is when I got to go to State with the Reardan Soccer Team. It was an unforgettable experience with my teammates!”

Advice for Younger Students:
“Create friendships with people who will support you during the worst times, but more importantly, celebrate you during your best times.”

Teacher or Staff Member Who Had a Positive Impact:
Mr. Smedley has encouraged me to continue reaching for new heights, even when those heights seemed impossible. Mr. Dewalt has helped me realize that I need to chill out and accept that not everything is going to be perfect.

Senior Spotlight: Amelia Ray

Plans After High School:
Amelia will be attending Casper College in Casper, Wyoming, where she will join the livestock judging team and double major in Agribusiness and Accounting. After earning her two associate degrees, she plans to transfer to a four-year university to continue her education and livestock judging career.

Favorite High School Memory:
Some of Amelia’s favorite high school memories include sports bus rides and FFA trips, where she built lasting friendships and had unforgettable experiences.

Advice for Younger Students:
"Don’t fall behind in class, and build relationships with teachers so they will help you when you miss class."

Teacher or Staff Member Who Made an Impact:
Mr. Perleberg (Perly) played a big role in Amelia’s high school journey by pushing her to step outside her comfort zone and compete at the highest level. Ms. Borland also had a strong influence by understanding her, supporting her, and always being there to help. Amelia is also grateful to the many other teachers who have shaped her into the student and person she is today.

Incoming 7th Grade Parents, please register your kids into Final Forms.

www.reardan.net>Athletics>Final Forms>*New Account*

Washington State's Sun Bucks program is coming this summer! This initiative offers grocery benefits—$120 per eligible school-aged child—for families when school meals aren't available. Eligibility is based on enrollment in SNAP, TANF, FDPIR, or qualifying for free and reduced-price school meals through school participation in NSLP or SBP. Benefits will be distributed as early as June for existing cardholders.

For more details, check out Washington Sun Bucks!

Spokane Community College Apprenticeship Program is running a 9-day summer program FREE for students in high school (junior and seniors will be given priority) to explore the trades and specifically apprenticeship programs. The program is designed as a shorten version of our Pre-Apprenticeship (Skilled Trade Preparation) which is a 12-week program.

Students can apply directly using the QR code in the flyer attached or following the link: https://forms.office.com/r/WMXU4QMFLb. Any student is welcome!

The Reardan-Edwall School District Board of Directors is looking for a person to fill a vacant board position. This appointment will fill the Director Number 5 position until after the November General Election. The District is an “at large” district, which means that anyone in the District may apply for any board position regardless of where they reside in the district. Interested parties: 1) Must be 18 years of age; 2) Must reside in the Reardan-Edwall School District; 3) Must be a registered voter. Applications can be found on the Reardan Edwall website www.reardan.net under the School Board Tab. Applications should be returned to klillengreen@reardansd.net before June 13, 2025.

The Reardan-Edwall School District does not endorse any activities or opportunities from groups not directly connected to the school district.