WSD Weekly

This year, Wenatchee School District’s calendar includes four early release days for students instead of full days off for teacher professional development. Students will be released 3 hours early on the following days this school year. Mark your calendar now.

• October 7

• December 2

• March 17

• April 21

Second-grade scientists took their classroom to the Saddle Rock Trailhead for the annual Earth on the Move field experience.

Students explored iconic Wenatchee landforms: the Wenatchee Dome, Saddle Rock, and the natural forces that shaped them. They sketched detailed diagrams in field journals, got their hands in the soil, and discovered firsthand what erosion actually looks like when you are standing in the middle of it. Science becomes real when we get to experience it for ourselves out in nature.

Science field experiences are coordinated by WSD's Science Resource Center and an army of dedicated volunteer educators for WSD and area private schools.

More than 40 Wenatchee High School students spent their lunch break this week decorating luminarias and writing notes of encouragement for people affected by cancer.

The students are members of Key Club, RAK and Interact Club. Together, they decorated luminarias for the Lights of Hope Luminaria, a fundraiser for Cancer Care NCW and Our House. Each luminaria honors someone who has died of cancer or is still fighting it.

They also wrote Happy Letters for guests at Our House, which provides a place to stay for out-of-town patients receiving cancer treatment in Wenatchee. For families far from home during treatment, a handwritten note from a local student can mean a lot.

Lights of Hope Luminaria
Saturday, Oct. 17
7 to 9 p.m.
More information: cancercarencw.com

The proposed bond is about more than Wenatchee High School. It would also replace aging heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems at seven schools across the district.

HVAC improvements are proposed at Lewis & Clark, Mission View, Newbery, and Sunnyslope elementary schools, as well as Foothills, Orchard, and Pioneer middle schools.

Many of these systems are operating beyond their expected lifespan. Replacing them would provide more reliable heating and cooling, improve indoor air quality, and help schools better filter air during wildfire smoke events.

Learn more about the proposed HVAC projects at wenatcheeschools.org/bond.

The Wenatchee Panther Pod is a brand-new podcast all about Wenatchee Panthers athletics and activities. Hosted by Eric Granstrom, the voice of the Panthers and one of the most trusted and recognizable voices in the Wenatchee Valley, the Panther Pod takes you behind the scenes with the coaches, athletes, officials, and fans who represent why it takes more to be a Panther.

New episodes drop every Thursday. Find the Wenatchee Panther Pod on YouTube or your favorite podcast provider Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more or follow Wenatchee Athletics or KKRV on social media for links and updates.

🎤 👀 This Week's Episode:

On this 7th episode of the Wenatchee Panther Podcast, host Eric Granstrom is joined by two Panther Athletes of the Week, Adalyn Jeffery (freshman volleyball) and Haidyn Delaney (senior slowpitch). Cross Country Coach Steve Roche follows to catch us up to date on the season. He's followed by sophomore runner Brooklyn Biwer. She talks about transitioning from track to cross country and how she likes running against the boys. Next up is senior Girls Soccer player Sophia Garcia. She and the Panthers are ranked #3 on the WIAA RPI poll this week as Wenatchee has reeled off 5-wins in a row including 4-shutouts. Finally, Eric is joined by Girls Soccer Coach Ashton Kirkpatrick for an update on the season so far and how they're dealing with injuries and absences to keep a good season going. We also welcome TGR, Inc. as a new sponsor to the Wenatchee Panther Podcast this week. They join Les Schwab as a dedicated partner moving forward.