WSD Weekly

January 16, 2026

📅 Upcoming Calendar Events:

🫶 January 19 - Martin Luther King Day (No School)

📔 January 23 - Records Day / End of First Semester (No School)

🏫 February 6 - Professional Development Day (No School)
🎆 February 16 - President's Day (No School)
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Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center is excited to announce a new Dental Assistant Program that gives students hands-on training, professional certifications, and real-world experience in one of healthcare's fastest-growing fields.

What Is Dental Assisting?

Dental assistants are vital members of the dental healthcare team, working alongside dentists and hygienists to provide patient care, manage clinical procedures, and ensure safe, efficient dental operations. This program prepares students for entry-level employment, continued education, or advanced healthcare pathways through applied learning and clinical experiences.

What Students Will Learn

Students gain both technical and professional skills in classroom, lab, and clinical settings that mirror real dental offices,

Students may earn or prepare for:

• Washington State Registered Dental Assistant
• CPR / Basic Life Support (BLS)
• OSHA & Bloodborne Pathogens Training
• Preparation for select DANB exams

Career & College Pathways

Graduates are prepared for employment in general and specialty dental offices, pediatric and orthodontic practices, and public health and community clinics. The program also builds a strong foundation for students interested in pursuing dental hygiene, dentistry, or other healthcare careers.

Dental assisting is a high-demand healthcare profession with strong local and statewide job opportunities—making this an excellent pathway for students seeking career-ready skills and unlimited potential.

Ready to Learn More?

Contact Wenatchee Valley Tech at (509) 662-8827, email gonzales.adilene@wenatcheeschools.org, or visit their website

It's all about the students—preparing them for real-world success

Congratulations to former Wenatchee School District Board Director Martin Barron, who has been selected as a nominee for the prestigious Uplift Award. The award recognizes individuals, groups, or organizations in the Wenatchee Valley making significant contributions to protecting civil rights, promoting social justice, or advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Barron is one of three individual nominees this year, alongside City of Wenatchee Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services David Erickson and civil rights investigator Wilma Cartagena. Two organizations—Hand-in-Hand Immigration Services and NCW Libraries—are also nominated.

The award ceremony will take place during the Martin Luther King Jr. Multicultural Fest on Friday, January 17. The free community event, hosted by the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center, the City of Wenatchee, and the NCW Equity Alliance, celebrates the valley's cultural heritage while honoring Dr. King's enduring impact.

Join us in congratulating Martin Barron for this well-deserved recognition of his dedication to our community.

Learn more about the MLK Multicultural Fest at the Museum's website

WE are Wenatchee—celebrating those who champion equity and justice for all.

NIGHT WITH THE PROS

Thursday, February 26 | 6:45 PM

Eastmont High School

Professional musicians and select students perform

Admission by donation

JAZZNIGHTS CONCERT

Friday, February 27 | 7:00 PM (doors at 6:30 PM)

Wenatchee High School

Full school ensembles perform with guest artists

Tickets: $15 | Livestreamed

The Wenatchee Jazz Workshop is a non-profit organization run by volunteers and funded by community donations, ticket sales, and support from Wenatchee and Eastmont school districts.

Tickets available online or at the door.

This brand-new competitive performing arts ensemble continues the proud tradition of the GA band. Its mission is to inspire, educate, and showcase the incredible talents of Wenatchee student musicians through high-energy competitive performances across the Northwest.

The GA Indoor Percussion program will hold a Friends and Family Night on Friday, January 30th, at 8 pm in the Orchard Middle School gym.

This will be the first opportunity for the public to see the group perform its full “out of this world” completed show.

For more information about the GA Indoor Percussion program, visit their website or email goldenappleindoor@gmail.com.