Port Angeles School District

During this time, in-person stakeholders can learn more and ask questions about Port Angeles School District's budget outlook and planning for the next school year. This forum is open to students, families, staff, and community members.

The Young Writer's Conference for students in grades 1 - 6 is an ideal way to improve student writing and achievement. Students who participated in the daylong activity had the opportunity to interact with professional authors as well as student authors from around the Olympic ESD region.

The conference is designed to inspire young writers, and our students returned from the conference with numerous ideas to strengthen their own creative talents and to share with classmates.

We are excited to announce that two of the teachers from Steven's Middle School, Gunner Thompson and Brenda Manson, took 22 students to the TSA State Convention in Seattle on March 23rd, 24th, and 25th!

Out of 22 students, 21 earned the right to go to the National TSA convention in Louisville, Ky., on June 28th- July 2nd!

Please join us in congratulating these students and their advisors!

WTSA Finalists - 2022-2023

Advisors - Brenda Manson and Gunnar Thomasen

1st Place - Systems Control Design

● Peter Schiess

● Brett Manson

● Jacob Oberly

1st Place - Biotechnology

● Miriam Cobb

● Madeline Walton

● Izzy Torgerson

● Teig Carlson

1st Place - Construction Challange

● Parker Horn

● Audrey Rudd

● Addison Fox

1st Place - Off the Grid

● Kayla Grant

● Olivia Mesen

● Brooklyn McKnight

4th Place - Microcontroller Design

● McHenry Miller

● Brett Manson

● Jacob Oberly

3rd Place - Data Science and Analytics

● Chloe Bruning

● Tieg Carlson

● Aurelio Wilson

● Thomas Jones

3rd Place - Off the Grid

● Lillian Mahaney

● Avery Cammisa

● Charlotte Curran

● Stella Fradkin

● Sarah Butterworth

2nd Place - Medical Technology

● Aurelio Wilson

● Thomas Jones

2nd Place - Electrical Applications

● Izzy Torgerson

● Peter Schiess

Students in grades 1-5 created posters that featured the icons Smokey the Bear and Woodsy Owl. Students created positive messages about fire prevention or environmental conservation.

Please join us in congratulating our student poster winners, and thanks to the Port Angeles Garden Club for promoting this great opportunity for our students!

During this visit, the Port Angeles Garden Club presented a check to Franklin Elementary for $500 to help with their school garden! The PA Garden Club also awarded Jefferson and Dry Creek Elementary with $500 to support their gardens!

Wild Grief has witnessed countless transformations as people engage with their grief in a natural setting alongside others on similar journeys. Simply walking together, being under the trees, and doing reflective activities leads to release, relief, and rootedness.

By offering free outdoor experiences for teens, young adults, families, and all-ages groups, Wild Grief helps more people find a place where they can remember, process, and discover a path to healing.

Check out the upcoming events, including teen backpacking trips and family camps by clicking the image below.

This opera tells the story of Mariana, a young girl living in Mexico City who has her portrait painted by Frida Kahlo. At first, Mariana is nervous about meeting Frida because of strange rumors about the eccentric artist. But Mariana quickly befriends Frida and learns two

important lessons in the process: that art can happen anywhere and how important it is to be brave even when you feel scared.

Students were enthralled and entertained from start to finish! Thank you to the Port Angeles Education Foundation for making these performances happen!

Spring registrations help us to plan effectively for our fall enrollment. Find out more details about registration here: tinyurl.com/PASDKinders

Kindergarten Round-Up Dates are listed below by elementary school. All families are invited to attend with their incoming kindergarteners to check out their school and get more information!

Dry Creek – May 25, 5:30pm-6:30pm

Franklin - May 17, 5:30pm-6:30pm

Hamilton - May 17, 6:00pm -7:00pm

Jefferson - May 18 , 9:00am-10:00am

Roosevelt - May 3, 12:15p-1:00p

PAHS students Abby Sanford – senior, Berkley Thompson – sophomore, and Frankie Williams – senior enjoyed their time with Todd Ortloff on Newsradio KONP to promote their spring play The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood, written by Mary Lynn Dobson.

Click here to listen to the show: tinyurl.com/PAHSSpringPlay23

Don't miss your opportunity to catch this year's spring play! The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood will be performed at the Port Angeles High School Performing Arts Center, at 304 E. Park Ave., at 7 p.m., Friday 4/14 and Saturday 4/15, and at 2 p.m. Sunday 4/16.

Tickets are $10 for general admission, $5 for seniors 60 and older, and free to children younger than 10. Tickets can be purchased only at the door with cash or check.

Check it out here: https://tinyurl.com/PASD23-24Calendar

The Senior Party is a safe, sober event for all Port Angeles graduates. This year the Party will be at Vern Burton. The party begins 45 minutes after Graduation ends and lasts until 5:00 am. Students will not be allowed to enter the party late, but they can leave at any time.

We have food, entertainment, and prizes GALORE! To make this huge celebration happen, we need everyone's help! And it's not too late!!

• Here's the link to sign up to work at the party. Please understand that once you sign up to chaperone, you'll have to find a replacement. (Parents will not be allowed to stop by and say hi during the party.)

• Please have your senior stop by to see Mrs. Sanders in room 417 - any time during the school day - to pick up a Party RSVP. The party is free!

• The Senior Parade will take place on Friday, June 16. We'll stage on Ediz Hook at 1:00 pm; the parade begins at 2:00 pm

Families who have questions should contact Stacey Sanders at ssanders@portangelesschools.org.

• April 25 - Community Budget Meeting, 7pm at Jefferson Elementary
• April 27 - School Board Meeting, 6pm at Lincoln Center
• April 29 - Paper Shredding Event - 10am to 1pm (611 E Front St. Port Angeles)
• May 5 - School In Session for Snow Make-up Day
• May 8 - Teacher Appreciation Week
• May 11 - School Board Meeting, 6pm at Lincoln Center
• May 25 - School Board Meeting, 6pm (Location TBD)
• May 29 - Memorial Day Holiday
• June 16 - PAHS Graduation
• June 16 - Last Student Day (1/2 day)

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.