Posts Tagged ‘Wenatchee School District’
Wenatchee Adds Second School Resource Officer
The Wenatchee School District added a second School Resource Officer – Wenatchee Police Officer Jared Shepard. Shepard joins Dan Langager in the KOHO studios to talk about why he took the job and his relationship with students, teachers and parents. Hunter said moved to Wenatchee a few years ago from Nebraska and said his family…
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Bilingual Parents Group, Facilities Meetings This Month With Wenatchee School District
The Wenatchee School District Board of Directors will host two Community Conversations on the topic of Future School Facilities this month, with the purpose of asking the public about current and future school facility needs. The meetings are Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 7:00-7:45 p.m. at Wenatchee High School and Monday, Oct. 28 from 6:00-6:45 p.m.…
Read MoreOrchard Middle School Student Arrested Over Online Threats
Over the Labor Day weekend, an Orchard Middle School student threatened other students with violence while playing an online, multi-player game. The threat led to the 12-year-old’s arrest by Wenatchee Police, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Wenatchee School District Eyeing Levy Increase To Balance Budget
In order to avoid the pitfalls encountered last year, the Wenatchee School District wants to increase its levy rate. And they’re seeking public opinion, including at a meeting tonight, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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‘Student-First Decisions’ Top Priority For New Wenatchee Schools Superintendent
The Wenatchee School District has a new Superintendent for the first time in nearly 20 years. In February, the Wenatchee School Board voted 4-1 to enter into contract negotiations with Dr. Paul Gordon to be the next superintendent. Gordon comes from a large school district in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. He replaces Brian Flones, who was superintendent…
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New Personnel At Wenatchee School District Includes Superintendent, HR Director
The Wenatchee School District resumes the school year after this summer break with some personnel changes – a new superintendent and a new human resources director, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Local Schools Offering Summer Meals, Bill in Congress Would Address Need For More
Some kids depend on school not only for an education but for a meal as well. Families spend about $300 more each month on meals during the summer, compared with their food costs during the school year. Local school districts and the U.S. Agriculture Department are helping to pick-up the slack during the summer months,…
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‘It’s Been An Honor To Serve,’ Says Retiring Superintendent Brian Flones
After 19 years, the Wenatchee School District said goodbye to Superintendent Brian Flones. Before his final day last week, Flones swung by KOHO to talk with Dan Langager about his tenure, successes and challenges, his successor and more.
Read MoreWenatchee School District, Police Conducting Active Shooter Training
The Wenatchee Police Department is conducting Active Shooter training this week at Wenatchee High School. The training supports the efforts of the School Saftey Advisory Group, a collaboration between the Wenatchee School District, Wenatchee Police Department and other law enforcement and agency groups to improve and support school safety and security measures. The topics covered…
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Wenatchee School District’s Kindergarten Sign-Ups Underway
If you live in Wenatchee and have a young child who will be turning 5 years old on or before August 31st of this year, now is the time to register them for kindergarten classes. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Wenatchee School District Down To Four Scenarios For Big Budget Cuts
The Wenatchee School District has been grappling with budget cuts and picking a new superintendent. At a standing-room-only school board meeting on Tuesday night, both issues were addressed. Marcus Bellissimo has the latest with the scenarios for cutting millions from the district’s budget next school year.
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