6/7/24

I wanted to share my reflections on the recent Native American Student Parade hosted by the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe. Attending this event for several years has always been one of the best parts of my year. Starting as a result of the pandemic, this event is a perfect example of how our community responds to adversity by coming together to support positive experiences for our students.

Participating in the Native American Student Parade is always a profoundly enriching experience. The parade serves as a powerful reminder of the vibrant cultural heritage that our Native American students bring to our school community. The pride, tradition, and unity on display were not just inspiring but also a testament to the strength of our diverse community. It was heartwarming to see our students and their families unite to celebrate their heritage.

I want to thank our friends at the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and all the other staff and community members who make this annual tradition a success. Your hard work and commitment made it possible. Thank you for your ongoing support of our students.

Last week Franklin hosted their annual Family BBQ. Thank you to our friends at Sodexo for supporting this event at Franklin and other schools!

We are excited to invite you to the 2023-24 PASD Retirement Celebration on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Center. This event is a significant occasion within our Port Angeles School District community, marking the recognition of dedicated service and contributions from our retiring staff members.

We look forward to honoring these achievements together, with the full participation of our Administration, School Board Directors, and Superintendent. Please join us for this special occasion as we celebrate and show our appreciation for the incredible work and dedication of our retiring colleagues.

Thank you to all of the families, students, staff, and community members who came out to make this year's All-City String Review a success. This annual event is a highlight for our community, and is made possible by the hard work of many!

The College Success Foundation hosted another fantastic Senior Signing Day! Our seniors celebrated their future endeavors by signing their college banners and enjoying a special lunch.

Congratulations to all our seniors! We are incredibly proud of you. Here's to new adventures and endless possibilities!

The Port Angeles Healthy Youth Coalition and Prevention Works! are co-sponsoring a FREE documentary series on teens and healthy behaviors at the fabulous Field Hall Arts & Events Center. The first film is called SCREENAGERS which “reveals how tech time impacts kids’ development and offers solutions on how adults can empower kids to best navigate the digital world and find balance.”

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, June 18th! Doors open at 4:30 PM, film starts at 5:30 PM with an optional panel discussion following at 6:30 PM.

We sincerely hope you will join us for this important community conversation and invite you to include friends, family, and youth. It’s a very informative, relatable film and we hope it will help launch many great conversations within our community!

Here is a direct link to RSVP – https://fieldhallevents.org/event/screenagers/

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

PAHS Graduation

Time: Friday, June 14, 7:30 p.m.

Location: Civic Field

LHS Graduation

Time: Monday, June 10, 6:00 p.m.

Location: PC Little Theatre

Seaview Graduation

Time: Friday, June 7, 6:30 p.m.

Location: Zoom

Parade Details

Date: Friday, June 14

Start Time : 3:00 pm (staging begins at 2:00 pm)

Location: Start @ Ediz Hook, End @ PAHS

Contact: Kayla Oakes, kdoakesclan@gmail.com

*Participants must comply with rules and regulations (see flyer).

Senior Party

Date: Friday, June 14

Start Time : 45 minutes after graduation ceremony ends

Location: Naval Elks Lodge, 131 E. 1st St.

Contact: pahsparent2024@gmail.com

*Participants must comply with rules and regulations (see flyer)

• June 7 - Seaview Graduation - 6:30 p.m. (ZOOM
  
• June 8 - PAHS Prom - 8:00 p.m. (Elks Lodge)
  
• June 10 - LHS Graduation - 6:00 p.m. (PC Little Theatre)
  
• June 11 - PASD Retirement Celebration - 6:00 p.m. (Lincoln Center)
• June 13- School Board Meeting - 5:00 p.m. (Lincoln Center, Rm 208)
  
• June 14 - PAHS Graduation - 7:30 p.m. (Civic Field)
  
• June 24 - Last Day of School (1/2 day for students)
  
• June 25 - July 12 - PASD Summer School (LHS)
  
• August 17 - Back to School Fair (Jefferson)
  
• August 27 - PASD All-Staff Welcome Back
  
• September 3 - First Day of 24-25 SY
  

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