Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 25
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg FFA chapter held its annual banquet in Waitsburg Elementary's multipurpose room on Tuesday, May 21. It is the 91st anniversary of the Waitsburg Chapter. The banquet honored FFA students in numerous categories. Waitsburg Chapter President Makenna Barron welcomed the parents, community, and students. Attendees enjoyed desserts as officers awarded certificates and pins to FFA members. Community members and Businesses were recognized. The chapter recognized high school s...
WAITSBURG – The Home and School Association carnival was successful, and around $ 4,000 was raised to purchase school supplies for Waitsburg Schools students. It was a lovely, warm Friday evening where over 140 kids enjoyed games thanks to the numerous volunteers who donated time. Kids played games for tickets and then traded tickets for prizes. Pizza, hotdogs, popcorn, and sno-cones were available for purchase, along with silent auction items to bid on. Cash Grende was the top bidder for the u...
WAITSBURG - The 2024 Waitsburg High/Middle School spring band/choir concert with director Mrs. Elizabeth Jagelski was a huge success on Wednesday, April 24, in the high school auditorium. The audience was treated to the sixth-grade band playing "Go for Excellence," "Skip to My Lou," "Mexican Mountain Song," and a scale skill presentation. Following a piano solo by Emily Kudson, the seventh-grade band played the "Pink Panther Theme" and "Rondeau." The choir delighted the audience with "Skye Boat...
WAITSBURG - There were oodles of noodles, desserts to die for, and captivating talent on full display at Waitsburg Elementary School's Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser on Monday evening. The event kicked off with Superintendent David Woods blessing the audience with his acoustic country singing. While families and guests enjoyed their dinner, they watched giddy elementary students perform their song and dance routines. Paraeducator Marshall Nechodom put on a unique performance playing a didgeridoo,... Full story
WAITSBURG - On Tuesday, February 20, National FFA week kicked off with students wearing their favorite pajamas to school and voting for the Harvest Ball Court. Freshmen Kayla Mikesell and Landen Henry, sophomores Kaya Mings and Brenton Segraves, juniors Alyssa Hollingsworth and William Daves, and seniors Makenna Barron and Quinn Benavides will represent the FFA at the dance on Friday, February 23. On Wise Owl Wednesday, students are challenged to find creative ways to recognize their...
WAITSBURG - Families and community members have geared up to raise funds for seven Waitsburg students to attend the National Amazing Shake event in Atlanta, Georgia. At the regional competition in February, the students earned their places to represent the Waitsburg School District for the first time at the national event. Two fundraisers are planned before the students leave for the March 20-24 event. Proceeds from the sale of Cardinal gear will also go towards the trip expenses and can be...
WAITSBURG- The 2024 Booster of the Year Awards were presented by Club President Ross Hamann during halftime at the boys varsity basketball game against Yakama Tribal on Friday, February 2. Becky Harshman and Karen Huwe received well-deserved applause and recognition from the crowd attending the game. Becky Harshman nomination: "Becky is truly deserving of special recognition as she has served the booster club with tireless dedication and enthusiasm. Not only did she serve as a Club Officer and... Full story
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg Middle School held its second quarter awards assembly on Friday, January 2, 2024. The school recognized 17 students from sixth, seventh, and eighth grades who attended every day during the second quarter. PRIDE certificates were awarded to students who exhibited the qualities in five categories. Perfect attendance certificates were presented to Katy Allen, Carter Barron, Colt Boudrieau, Cody Coulston, Juca Ferreira, Sophia Castillo, Arrow Groom, Olivia Kiefel, Gavin...
WAITSBURG-Waitsburg School students acted as jurors in the State of California vs. George Milton, in the murder of Lennie Small, and delivered a verdict of dismissed without prejudice. The names of the defendant and victim will sound familiar to those familiar with John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men." The mock trial based on the famous book was held in Shannon Schreindl's high school freshmen classroom. In the first trial that afternoon, all present rose when Judge Schriendl was introduced....
WAITSBURG—Ross Hamann will continue as President of the Waitsburg Booster Club after votes were counted at the September 5 meeting. The other officers elected for 2023-2024 are Julie Karl, vice-president; Danika Hankins, secretary; and Janet Tate, treasurer. Debbie Crenshaw, Karen Huwe, Kim Hamann, and Lance Carter are board members. Gabe Kiefel and Deanna Coulston will handle social media/Zoom. Kiefel recapped the Booster Club kick-off BBQ/membership drive, saying it was successful. The community met football and volleyball players, and the c...
(L-r) John Langford, Deanna Coulston, Kira Waggoner, Gabe Kiefel, Kelcey Grimes, Dan Nechodom, Shannon Schreindl, Tabitha Jadin, Marshall Nechodom, Matt Elder, Rosy Nechodom, Carol White, Charrisa Hodges, Wendy Parr, Maia Fastabend, Elizabeth Jaegaski, Eleanora Montgomery, Nicole Abel, Dawn Nichols, Brenda Henderson, Kimberly Golles, Aleah Gibb, Kathy Pradere, Tracy Barron, Vickie Hamann, Stephanie Hinchliffe, Katie Knighton, David Woods, Jessica Kendall, Dusty Wirtzberger, Joe Wirtzberger, JJ... Full story
WAITSBURG-Waitsburg's middle school teachers, Dan Nechodom and Elizabeth Jagelski, welcome three new certified teachers, Kelsey Grimes, Charissa Hodges, and Kira Waggoner, to Preston Hall. This week, all have been busy getting their classrooms ready for students. Kelsey Grimes relocated to Waitsburg to teach sixth grade. She moved from California, where she last taught at Peralta Elementary School in Jurupa, California. This semester will begin Grimes' third year working in education. She previo...
WAITSBURG-Waitsburg High School students will meet new staff when they arrive for the first day of school on September 5. Five certified educators have joined Matt Elder, Gabe Kiefel, Nicole Abel, and Kathy Pradere to prepare for the new school year. The new faces include Joe Wirtzberger, the new Middle and High School Principal, and the Athletic Director. His wife, Dusty Wirtzberger, has been hired as a P-12 special education teacher. The couple live in the Tri-Cities and worked at the Wahluke...
WAITSBURG-Program Coordinator Kathy Schirm and her assistants have provided activities for Waitsburg's first through eighth-grade kids at the Cardinal's Nest summer program. "It has been good for the kids and the families," said Schirm. A group of 26 first, second, and third-graders enjoyed making pizza box solar ovens on Monday, June 26. They cooked smores, little smokies, and Ritz cracker pizza and enjoyed every bite. On Tuesday, they made gooey slime and tie-dyed shirts before finishing the d...
WAITSBURG-Twenty-eight eighth-graders were recognized at the traditional promotion ceremony on Monday, June 12, in the Waitsburg High School auditorium. Principal Stephanie Wooderchak led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance, and then Academic excellence winners were announced. Dan Nechodom presented awards for math and Heather Ball White for ELA and U.S. History. Nicole Abel presented certificates for Intro to Ag and Onshape CAD program certificates, and Wooderchak recognized students for...
WAITSBURG-Waitsburg High School installed their Associated Student Body (ASB) officers for the 2023-2024 school year in an afternoon assembly on June 5. Outgoing President Natalie Teal acted as emcee and welcomed new officers, President Blake French, Vice-President Cyson Morris, Secretary Madison Kaehler, Treasurer Jayce Gleason, and Public Relations Officer Lucas VanHoose.... Full story
WAITSBURG-It is almost the end of the school year and Waitsburg is gearing up to celebrate its graduating seniors. Each week we will highlight students from the Class of 2023. Shaylah King Shaylah King plans to attend Columbia Basin College and pursue her degree in dental hygiene. During her high school years, King has been a cheerleader and has played volleyball and softball. “I think my favorite memory from school is my last softball game. I dove through the home run fence to try to get the b... Full story
WAITSBURG-It is almost the end of the school year and Waitsburg is gearing up to celebrate its graduating seniors. Each week we will highlight students from the Class of 2023. Damien Reyes Damien Reyes takes two classes at Waitsburg High School and then goes to work at Whiskey Canyon or relaxes at home. After high school, Reyes plans to work for the grain growers during harvest and then work at dams building/repairing electrical hydro generators. Reyes' best memory of high school is playing... Full story
Kason Fortune has been doing random jobs during high school. He plans to work for Gary Thomas' yard business after high school. Fortune has fond memories of sitting at lunchtime with his good friend, talking about their future. During his high school years, Fortune has been involved in football, track, AVID, wrestling, basketball, and baseball. He also has attended classes at SEATECH. Aubri Araya will enroll in humanities, social sciences, and psychology classes at Walla Walla Community College... Full story
Andrew Rosenberger Andrew Rosenberger participated in FFA and ASB leadership activities during high school. After high school, Rosenberger plans to attend Walla Walla Community College to begin studying engineering. A memory of Rosenberger's is the 2022 field night. Daylan Marlow Daylan Marlow plans to work harvest this summer and then apply to the US Army corps of Engineers. Marrow's high school memories consist of playing football, a successful field night during homecoming week last fall and... Full story
WAITSBURG-Five Waitsburg High School members were inducted into the National Honor Society on Thursday, April 27. To be eligible for membership, a student must meet four basic requirements: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Hendrix Groom, Cedar Stegall, Marion Duncan, Alyssa Hollingsworth and Jackson Karl were inducted in a ceremony at the high school auditorium by advisor Olivia Leid and high school principal Stephanie Wooderchak. The five have pledged to demonstrate academic...
WAITSBURG-It is almost the end of the school year and Waitsburg is gearing up to celebrate its graduating seniors. Each week we will highlight students from the Class of 2023.... Full story
WAITSBURG-It is almost the end of the school year and Waitsburg is gearing up to celebrate its graduating seniors. Each week we will highlight students from the Class of 2023. Natalie Teal Waitsburg High School ASB President Natalie Teal plans to attend Walla Walla Community College in the fall to obtain her AA degree. She will then transfer to a four-year university to pursue her plans to be a graphic designer and get a degree in Business Administration. Teal is a senior choir member, a T.A....
Sarabeth McGowen Sarabeth McGowen plans to attend Walla Walla University in the fall to earn her degree in K-12 Music Education. An honor student, McGowen plays in the pep band and is the treasurer for the National Honor Society and the Class of 2023. McGowen takes senior English, Current World Problems, band, and a college prep class at Waitsburg High School. McGowen played soccer in elementary school and volleyball in middle school before focusing on her love of music. Her favorite memories...
WAITSBURG-It is almost the end of the school year and Waitsburg is gearing up to celebrate its graduating seniors. Each week we will highlight students from the Class of 2023. Claudia Benavides Claudia Benavides' future goal is to move to Billings, Montana, to work for Labcorp, a global life sciences and healthcare company. Benavides is working towards that goal by taking classes at SEATech in the Health Sciences Careers program. In June, she will finish her studies as a medical emergency... Full story
