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PASD Staff Newsletter

NEWS & NOTES December 2, 2022

PASD StaffNewsletter NEWS & NOTES December 2, 2022

Marty's Minute

Wow, it's already December. I hope you all had a relaxing and restorative Thanksgiving break.


As we travel through these last few weeks of 2022, I hope you can embrace the season, finish the year strong and begin to look forward to a new year ahead.

Festival of Tress 2022

Check out these beautiful trees created by Mr. Shideler's woodshop class! Their incredible trees and package sponsored by Erika Ralston Word / Windermere Real Estate sold for $2,200 at OMC's Festival of Trees Celebration.

This was a great collaborative community service project for students!

The wood was donated by Port Angeles Hardwood, the stain was donated by Angeles Millwork & Hartnagel Building Supply, and the design and craftsmanship were done by PAHS Woodshop Students!

Thank you to Mr. Shideler for his dedication to teaching the skill of fine woodworking and the importance of giving back to the community!

Port Angeles Community Awards!

Don't forget to make your nominations for this year's community awards program!


Show some love to the amazing people and organizations that do so much in our community.


Nominees will be announced later in December and the awards gala is on Saturday, January 28th, at Vern Burton


Last year, Angie Gooding won Educator of the Year, and Luke Gavin won Young Leader of the Year. Who will it be this year? YOU can help decide!


Nominations close December 10th! Click here to nominate today!

Christmas Cards to Local Elderly Home

Are you looking for a fun activity with your staff or students?


Spread some holiday cheer by sending Christmas Cards, crafts, or other fun items to local elderly residents.


Crestwood Health and Rehab

Has approximately 80 residents

Address: 1116 E lauridsen Blvd, Port Angeles, WA 98362


Laurel Place Assisted Living

Has approximately 45 residents

Address: 1133 E Park Ave, Port Angeles, WA 98362


Help make the holidays bright for those in our community! :)

Don't miss this year's Nutcracker Ballet Workshop! Click the flyer for more information and to purchase tickets.

Have You Heard the News?!

PAHS has a new girls bowling team!


Please join us in supporting and celebrating the newest sport to PAHS and welcome Becky Gundersen as the new head coach!


So far, the girls are 1 and 1 with 12 members on the team! Go RIDERS!

PASD's Cabinet Members Visit Dry Creek

Here is a peek into a school day at Dry Creek Elementary! PASD's admin members had a chance to hang out at Dry Creek recently and were amazed by all the fun and learning taking place!


Students worked hard in classrooms, had some serious fun at recess, and above all, were kind to one another.


Way to go, Dry Creek Dragons!

Operation Candy Cane 2022!

Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue would like to invite you to help with Operation Candy Cane 2022!

The Fire District, along with Santa and helper elves, will be there with their decorated fire engine to say hello, hand out candy canes, and collect food for the Port Angeles Food Bank and hand out candy canes. Collection points are at Roosevelt School and Dry Creek Schools.

  • Friday, December 2nd, from 6-8 PM at Roosevelt School, 106 Monroe Road

  • Saturday, December 3rd, from 6-8 PM at Dry Creek School, 25 Rife Road

We HO-HO-HOPE to see you there!!

Hurricane Ridge Winter Shuttle

Olympic Hiking Co. is now partnering with the Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports Club and Black Ball Transport to facilitate a commercial four-wheel drive winter shuttle bus to Hurricane Ridge!


Saturdays & Sundays: January 7 - March 26, 2023


Click here to learn more!

Wintertide Festival of Lights

~Saturday, December 10, 2022~


Enjoy food & drink vendors, lighted art illuminating the forest paths, lantern workshops and a
community lantern walk, glow-in-the-dark art stations, and thrilling performances down in the meadow.


Visitors can also enjoy the Makers Market from 11AM-8PM on Festival day.


CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Wintertide Festival at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center

Upcoming District Dates

  • December 8: School Board Meeting - 6pm at Lincoln Center
  • December 19 - January 2: Winter Break, woo hoo!
  • January 12 - Board Meeting - 6pm at Lincoln Center
  • January 16 - Martin Luther Jr. Holiday

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.