DAYTON—In his report to the Dayton School Board last week, Superintendent Doug Johnson discussed providing middle school students with baseball and softball programs through a joint effort with the Waitsburg School District.

There has been “a sudden interest” in participation, by seventh and eighth grade boys and girls, Johnson said. He said the district is now searching for coaches, for both programs. Johnson also said that Principal Paul Shaber has found a solution to some transportation issues for the combined sports programs through partnering with Columbia County Transportation....