6/21/24

As we close the school year, I want to thank you for your hard work and dedication. This year has had its ups and downs, but you have been fantastic in supporting our students every step of the way.

Attending our high school graduation ceremonies these past couple weeks was a highlight of the school year. Seeing our students reach this milestone was truly inspiring. Their pride and excitement reminded me of how important our work is. The impact we have on the lives of our community's families is profound. These graduation moments highlight the excellent job you all are doing. Your efforts, encouragement, and belief in our students make all the difference.

I hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable summer. Let's come back refreshed and ready to continue our vital work together. See you on August 27th for our District Welcome Back event!

We are saddened to announce the departure of some Lincoln Center staff members and we are also excited to welcome some new members to the team.

Our Director of Finance and Operations, Kira Acker, will be leaving the PASD this summer. Kira has accepted a position as the Director of Finance and Operations for the Tumwater School District. Karen Casey, who has been with the Port Angeles School District for eight years, will take over the role of Director of Finance and Operations on July 1.

Casey McDonald has joined the team as our new Payroll Secretary, taking over for Poet XIX. Casey was previously the Business Office Secretary at Stevens. We are also happy to welcome Jordan Krisik to the team. Jordan is taking over for Theresa Archibald as our new Human Resources Assistant.

Casey McDonald (left) and Jordan Krisik (right)

Our graduating seniors visited their old elementary schools last week in their caps and gowns today, inspiring our younger students and celebrating their journey. This special tradition not only celebrates the achievements of our seniors but also motivates the next generation to dream big and aim high.

Congratulations to the Class of 2024!

Thank you everyone who came out to celebrate our retiring PASD staff last week. A special shoutout to the students and staff from Lincoln High School who catered and served a delicious dinner for all guests in the Wildcat Café.. It was a great night and we are so excited for our retiring staff members as they take on this new adventure.

Huge thank you to everyone who made it possible for our PAHS Biology students to explore Olympic National Park earlier this month!

Students had the chance to hear incredible stories about the park’s biodiversity from Ranger Dean Butterworth and got hands-on experience measuring biodiversity using transect sampling. They even compared their findings to what they’ve observed on the Port Angeles High School campus.

This field trip was an amazing opportunity for our students to engage in real-world science and analysis!

Congratulation to the multiple Franklin Elementary students who won the Port Angeles Garden Club's Poetry and Poster contest. 5th & 6th graders submitted their own poems and lower-grade students created posters.

5th Grade (left to right): Ellamarie Wengrin,Ezrah Simoneau,

Eleonora Erickson.

6th Grade (left to right): Aubrey Romero, Dakota Schoville,

Alivia Huang

1st Grade (left to right): Savannah Wauters, Cecilia Gratz, Meztli Gomez

1st Grade (left to right): Hailey Hoyle , Kelton Fogarty, Cole Mead

Port Angeles High School and Stevens Middle School will use the below class schedule for the last day of school: Monday, June 24.

The 24-25 PASD students calendar is available and ready for viewing. The first day of school for the 24-25 school year will be Tuesday, September 3. Click here to checkout the 24-25 SY Calendar

Invitation to Forever StreamFest

The Port Angeles Garden Club is hosting Forever StreamFest on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM at Pebble Beach Park, near the Field Arts and Event Hall in Port Angeles.

StreamFest is a free event aimed at introducing Olympic Peninsula families to local organizations dedicated to preserving and restoring our natural resources. Previous events have successfully recruited volunteers and raised funds for scholarships and land trust projects.

The Port Angeles Garden Club invites the Port Angeles School District Garden Clubs to exhibit at this year's StreamFest. It's a wonderful opportunity to showcase your projects and gardens. The event features food, music, activities for kids, and a popular native plant giveaway.

For questions, please contact:

Sandy Cameron

StreamFest Chairperson
Port Angeles Garden Club
skaycameron@gmail.com

Darlene Martin
Forever StreamFest Co-chair
Port Angeles Garden Club
darlenemartin1955@gmail.com

We look forward to your participation!

The school gardens produce a lot of vegetables over the summer months. Families can sign up for one time free delivery of fresh produce by emailing clallamfarm2school@gmail.com or calling/texting (360)912-5970.

The school gardens also need a lot of help and support over the summer. If you live nearby Dry Creek, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln HS or Port Angeles HS, you could help support school gardens by signing up for summer watering. Please see contact information on the flyer.

A benefit of signing up for summer watering is spending time outdoors, feeling connected to the growth of the garden and harvesting ready produce and taking it home to eat!

Washington SUN Bucks Summer EBT Program

SUN Bucks (formerly Summer EBT) is back! SUN Bucks is a new food benefit available to an estimated 550,000 children in Washington state. Eligible students will receive a $120 card for groceries during the summer.

Who's eligible?

• Students who attended a brick-and-mortar school this year.
• Students eligible for Free or Reduced meals.

How will I know my child has been enrolled into SUN Bucks?

Each eligible child will receive an approval letter. A dedicated SUN Bucks card will arrive about seven to 10 business days later. Sign up for text messaging to be notified if you have been automatically enrolled, the status of your application and other general SUN Bucks information. https://textsunbucks.dshs.wa.gov/

You can also call the SUN Bucks Contact Center at 833-543-3230 (TTY: 1-800-833-6348) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday–Friday (except observed holidays). For more information, visit www.dshs.wa.gov/sunbucks.

Click below to checkout a great list of summer resources our PASD Family Navigators have created for families.

• June 24 - Last Day of School (1/2 day for students)
  
• June 25 - July 12 - PASD Summer School (LHS)
  
• July 25 - School Board Meeting
• August 17 - Back to School Fair (Jefferson)
  
• August 27 - PASD All-Staff Welcome Back
  
• September 3 - First Day of 24-25 SY
  

Do you have a fun event, classroom activity, or want to share a success story from your school building?

If so, fill out this communications request form ahead of time, and let's celebrate!

Port Angeles School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Port Angeles School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinators, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators: Scott Harker, 905 W. 9th Street Port Angeles, WA 98363, (360) 457-8575, sharker@portangelesschools.org, for Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Dr. Rachel Summers, 905 W. 9th Street Port Angeles, WA 98363, (360) 457-8575, rsummers@portangelesschools.org.