The WOLFPACK Family/Community News

Dear Coupeville Families and Community,

We're thrilled to be gearing up for another fantastic school year! It's truly inspiring to witness the incredible support our community provides in ensuring that all of our students are equipped and motivated for their future endeavors.

We encourage you to share this newsletter with others in our community. If they are not part of our school district but have a vested interest, please let them know they can sign up to receive future newsletters below.

Our dedicated school administration and staff have been working diligently to create a welcoming and an environment centered on hope and belonging for every student. We can't wait to welcome you back on the first day of school and have included important information regarding the new year for our elementary, middle, and high schools. Please see below for specific school newsletters.

We look forward to serving your child this year!

Sincerely,

Shannon Leatherwood Superintendent Coupeville School District

Please join us for one of our most favorite nights of the school year! 🎉 Our 2024-2025 Back to School Night is on Thursday, August 29th, from 5-6:30 p.m. We hope to see you there! 🍦

¡Únase a nosotros para una de nuestras noches favoritas del año escolar! 🎉 Nuestra Noche de Regreso a Clases 2024-2025 es el jueves 29 de agosto de 5 a 6:30 p.m. ¡Esperamos verte allí! 🍦

September's menus and Kitchen Sink newsletter are now available at the Coupeville School District website! Your food service team has filled the first month with student favorites, and we are excited to welcome students back to the cafeteria.

Breakfast and lunch will continue to be free for all Elementary students in accordance with Washington State House Bill 1238. Lunch prices for Coupeville Middle and High School students had not been updated since 2018, and have increased this year to $3.85. Please see the September menu and Kitchen Sink newsletter for more details. The Food Service website is currently under construction and more pages will be updated soon.

Please see below on how to create an account in FinalForms:

Please refer to the following flyers to understand the scope of work:

We are excited to host the Resource and Transition Fair for 2024 at the Coupeville High School! Please join us for more information and community resources to support Island County's students with disabilities and their families as they navigate school and post school opportunities. Dinner will be provided.

On August 10th Wolves from the Class of 1974 reunited on the Prairie to celebrate 50 years since graduating from Coupeville High School. Nearly half the class was in attendance, traveling from near and far to enjoy each other’s company, as well as some terrific barbeque, and live music.

The Class of ’74 chose to commemorate the occasion by championing a Legacy Gift for the Community Foundation for Coupeville Public Schools in honor of two of their teachers, Jim & Linda Hosek. The Hosek’s started their teaching careers at CHS. Jim coached baseball and football, Linda coached track and started the Wolfettes dance team. Jim & Linda also created a safe space for youth to gather on the weekends in town, and they called it “Our House”. They purchased running cleats for athletes who couldn’t afford them, and temporarily housed students allowing them to complete their senior year when family circumstances prevented it. Jim and Linda Hosek embodied the best of the Coupeville community. They mentored and influenced students to be confident, independent, and contributing members of their own communities. Jim recently passed away, and Linda still resides on the Island.

As of the morning of the reunion, the fund had received donations of $3225 from classmates and the community. At the reunion, classmates were invited to add to the fund, donating an additional $1500 for a total of more than $5000. The money raised will be directed in two ways, to a scholarship awarded to a member of the Class of 2025, and to the Promise Fund to provide for the basic needs of students such as coats, shoes, and back-to-school supplies.

When Linda Hosek learned of the fundraising effort to honor them, she said: “This is truly amazing. It touched my heart to hear about this. We always tried our best & truly cared deeply about all our students, so thank you.”

Contributions from anyone who would like to donate are being accepted through August 31st. Donations may be mailed to: Coupeville Schools Foundation, PO Box 1133, Coupeville, WA 98239, or via their website – www.4coupevilleschools.org

Scales and Tales with The Reptile Lady

Thursday, September 5, 2024

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Books and a Bearded Dragon? Songs and a Snake?

Kick off Preschool Storytime with our special guest, The Reptile Lady, April Jackson. Prepare young minds for the adventure of reading and interact with reptiles from all over the world in this special event just for little ones.

For children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. This event will be held at the Coupeville Rec Hall, 901 NW Alexander Street.

Toddler Storytime

Mondays - beginning September 9

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Jump and bounce together into a world of stories, music, and movements that nurture the desire to read in toddlers.

A play time or art activity may follow.

Preschool Storytime

Thursdays beginning September 12

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Share fun books, songs, and creative activities with your preschooler to prepare young minds for the adventure of reading. A play time or art activity may follow. For children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers.

Wind Tunnel Adventures

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

2:45 PM – 3:45 PM

Use paper, scarves, streamers, coffee filters, and other odd supplies to build something that can fly and test it in a wind tunnel! All materials provided.

For kids ages 4-11 and their caregivers.