WSD Weekly

January 9, 2026

📅 Upcoming Calendar Events:

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

📔 January 23 - Records Day / End of First Semester (No School)
View the student academic calendar

January is School Board Appreciation Month, and we want to take a moment to recognize the five community members who dedicate countless hours to leading Wenatchee School District: our School Board.

WHO THEY ARE:

Our school board members are volunteers—neighbors, parents, and community members who serve without pay because they believe in our students and our schools.

WHAT THEY DO:

🎓 Set the vision and direction for our district

📋 Make challenging decisions about budget and policy

🏫 Advocate for our 6,800+ students and 1,100+ staff members

🤝 Listen to community voices and concerns

📊 Ensure fiscal responsibility and transparency

🌟 Put students first in every decision

THE COMMITMENT:

Monthly board meetings, work sessions, committee meetings, community events, budget reviews, policy decisions, and countless hours of preparation—all while balancing their own families and careers.

OUR GRATITUDE:

To our Wenatchee School Board members: Thank you for your service. Thank you for the late-night meetings and difficult decisions. Thank you for asking tough questions and seeking what's best for students. Thank you for believing in our schools and our community.

Your leadership helps us build future-ready students. Your dedication makes a difference. We see you, we appreciate you, and we're grateful for your service.

It's all about the students—and you never forget that.

Community Tradition Brings Professional Musicians into Schools for Week-Long Collaboration

The 2026 Wenatchee Jazz Workshop returns February 23-27, bringing six professional jazz musicians into Wenatchee and Eastmont schools for an immersive week of musical collaboration.

Now in its 25th year, the workshop was created by middle school band instructor Jeff Sandberg Sr. in 2001. What started as one professional musician working with students at one school has grown into a valley-wide program that transforms how students learn jazz.

Unlike traditional workshops, these professionals don't just lecture or perform. They sit among students all week long, playing alongside them, teaching the language and emotion of jazz, and preparing bands for end-of-week performances. Each pro works with a specific section—saxophone, trumpet, trombone, keyboards, bass, or percussion—across multiple schools.

All students in each school's jazz ensemble participate. No audition required.

The week culminates in two public concerts that showcase the results of this unique educational partnership:

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.

This is career-connected learning through music—where students don't just learn about jazz, they become jazz musicians for a week.

Tickets available online or at the door.

Interested in becoming a school bus driver? Drop by our casual "pop in" events—no appointment needed!

WHEN:

January 15, 9 AM - Noon

January 27, 9 AM - Noon

WHERE: WSD Transportation Building, 1201 Millerdale Ave, Wenatchee.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Meet current drivers

• See drivers in action

• Get behind the wheel of a bus

• Learn about training, pay, and schedules

THE DETAILS:

💰 Starting pay: $26.53/hour

✅ Benefits included

📅 Flexible schedule

🚌 Full training provided

We need drivers for spring field trips and athletic events. No pressure—just “pop in” and see if it's a good fit!

Questions? (509) 662-6168 or visit transportation's website

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.