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12/14/2024
OVERFLOWING GENEROSITY: We are so grateful to those who have donated gift cards for our HEART Program gift card drive! We still have need for more gift cards to support the unaccompanied youth in our district over winter break. Donated cards in the amount of $50 or less (preferably in smaller amounts to spread the love) should be dropped off by Monday, December 16 to the WVSD Administration Office, 2805 N Argonne Road. Thank you for your support!
12/13/2024
Thank you to Millwood Impact, Bottles, Nikki Kubas - Real Estate and Matthew Underwood NMLS #1821760 for creating connections with our schools to support students. It makes a world of difference to our families!
12/13/2024
Seth Woodard Elementary hosted a wonderful Grandparents Day celebration yesterday, featuring doughnuts, coloring and games. It was such a sweet and special time for students and their families! 🍩🎨
12/13/2024
Share your thoughts, West Valley families! Check your ParentSquare account (sent out on 12/9) for a quick 10-minute survey to complete by Dec. 20. Your feedback is a gift that helps us shine brighter! 🎁✨
Last night, the annual Golden Plunger Rivalry Meet went down in epic style as West Valley High School faced off against East Valley High School. The theme was cops and robbers, and WVHS students brought the energy, the outfits and the cheers! 👮♀️🚨🚔
Though the Golden Plunger wasn’t “stolen” this time, the Eagles swooped in and secured the win. Way to go, wrestlers! 🦅🧡🖤
📷 Courtesy of Rick Kuhl
12/12/2024
🎄 Winterfest is Back! 🎄
Mark your calendars for a FREE family event at Centennial Middle School tomorrow (12/13) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This community-wide event is sponsored by the CMS PTO and welcomes everyone.
Drop by for games and holiday crafts ✂️🎨, hot chocolate and cookies☕🍪, and a special visit from Santa himself! 🎅
12/11/2024
Last month, West Valley High School seniors had the opportunity to meet with an Eastern Washington University representative to discover if they were accepted and get a head start on preparing for college. One of the next steps is securing financial aid, and local agencies are here to help!
STCU is partnering with high school counselors, LaunchNW and the College Success Foundation to provide qualified help completing the FAFSA form. It’s free and you don’t need to be an STCU member to attend. The first one occurs Thursday, December 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the STCU Valley Branch, 13501 E Sprague Ave.
For more info: stcu.org/fafsa
12/11/2024
Recently, City School students explored The Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and The Spokane House—an incredible opportunity to connect classroom learning with real-world history and culture. These trips wouldn’t be possible without the energy of our educators as well as the amazing support of our community. Thank you for investing in our students and helping shape them into community-minded individuals! 🌟🎨
For more photos, go to West Valley City School's page.
12/11/2024
The Seth Woodard Elementary LEGO Robotics Team placed fourth at a competition last weekend thanks to their hard work and the dedication of Mrs. Langford and her husband who coach the team. Check out Seth's page for more photos!
12/10/2024
West Valley schools consider character development a valuable part of education, so much that one of our student vision statements is, "I am kind to myself and others." Congratulations to these Spokane Valley High School students for recently being recognized for displaying the PACE character traits! 👏❤️🖤
12/10/2024
ABOVE AND BEYOND: Scott Niebuhr and Spokane Valley Firefighters Local 876 were recent recipients of WVSD’s Above and Beyond Award for delivering hundreds of coats each season to students in Central Valley, East Valley and West Valley schools. These firefighters work tirelessly to raise funds for new coats to provide for free to elementary students, impacting thousands of families across the Valley through a program called Operation Warm. Their dedication exemplifies our district's commitment to community engagement and student well-being proving that we truly are Better Together.
Thank you, Scott and crew, for your ongoing support to bring joy and peace of mind to West Valley students and their families! 👏🚒🧥
12/10/2024
TEAMWORK: This past weekend, delegates from WVSD, Central Valley School District, and East Valley School District gathered together to eat breakfast and meet with local legislators from the 4th district. School Board Directors, Superintendents, Student Board Representatives, and select staff members from each district came together to help our legislators understand “the big three.” These three primary issues are the main concerns of valley school districts this legislative session: Special Education, MSOC (Materials Supplies and Operating Costs), and Transportation.
Thank you to Representative Suzanne Schmidt and Senator-elect Leonard Christian for taking the time to meet with our districts about these important topics.
12/09/2024
Several National Honor Society students from West Valley High School volunteered at Saturday's Breakfast With Santa hosted by the Rotary Club of Greater Spokane Valley and the City of Spokane Valley. Thank you to these students for helping local families get excited for the holidays, as well as these organizations for hosting such a fun event! 🎅🎁
12/07/2024
Mark your calendar for a free family Winterfest event at Centennial Middle School next Friday, December 13! Stop by anytime between 5:30 and 7:30 for holiday crafts, games, hot chocolate and cookies as well as a visit with Santa. 🎅🎄☕
*This event is sponsored by the CMS PTO and is open to ALL in our community.*
12/06/2024
West Valley High School students Kimberlie Martinez (volleyball) and Quinlan Hyatt (football) were recently recognized as the West Valley recipients of the fall NECA/IBEW GSL Awards. These awards are given to high school students who demonstrate superior balance in academics, athletics and community involvement. Congratulations to these scholar-athletes!
12/06/2024
🎄Millwood Winterfest Christmas Market & Tree Lighting! 🎄
The community is invited to to enjoy festive treats, holiday music and local vendors at the Millwood Winterfest Christmas Market tonight (12/6) from 4 to 7 p.m. along Dalton Avenue at Argonne Road! The tree lighting happens at 6 p.m. on the Inland Empire Paper Company lawn. Stop by for a night of family fun!
12/06/2024
EAGLE EYES: The West Valley Outdoor Learning Center has been leading fourth grade field trips to Wolf Lodge Bay for West Valley students to see the migrating bald eagles feast on the spawning salmon. Be sure to visit their page for more photos and information on what students are learning! 🦅🐟
12/05/2024
Two West Valley High School seniors, Macy Osborn and Derek Maney, were invited to be panelists for LaunchNW at the Workforce Summit event yesterday at the Spokane Convention Center. We're so proud of how our students participate in these events and provide perspective to community leaders on the changing workforce!
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Musicians from @westvalleyhs363 choir, orchestra, concert band and jazz band gave the crowd a magical night filled wonderful sounds during their holiday concert. Enjoy this medley from the concert band at the start of the song-a-long! 🎶
🎶Concert season is here! 🎶 @centennialmiddleschoolspokane choral members delighted family members and friends with a variety of musical numbers last night.
OC thanks Lydig for Bite2Go
WEST VALLEY GIVES THANKS: We’re so grateful to the community partners who support our Bite2Go weekend food program to students via Second Harvest Inland Northwest! Recently, Orchard Center Elementary shared a video with Lydig Construction employees to explain how their involvement is aiding in student success. Meeting basic needs helps families feel they belong, empowering students to thrive—and when students thrive, our whole community wins!
Thank you to the following organizations who provide this important Bite2Go partnership to our schools:
Associated Builders and Contractors Inland Pacific Chapter
Hotstart Inc
Inland Empire Paper Company
New Hope Bible Church
Victory Faith
Wolff Family Child Hunger Solution Center
Thank you to West Valley High School students for hosting a meaningful assembly for students and veterans last Friday.
#veteransday
The West Valley High School crew was in full Halloween mode yesterday, rolling out the welcome mat (and candy) for Millwood Kindergarten Center trick-or-treaters! 🎃
Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, right?! Happy Halloween from WVSD!
Seth afternoon pickup
Over 100 cars and buses use the valet line at Seth Woodard Elementary each morning and afternoon. The driveway was not designed to accommodate this many vehicles and afternoon pick-up can take up to 30 minutes, causing traffic congestion and around the school and delays for students.
Funding from the November 5 Capital Levy Replacement would be used to add a separate bus lane and more drop-off space for cars improving safety for students, less disruption to class time, and alleviating traffic in the neighborhood.
Learn more about the Capital Levy Replacement at bit.ly/WVbondlevy2024
West Valley principals cultivate meaningful connections, guiding their teams to recognize that every student has a unique path toward learning and growth. In honor of National Principals Month, we celebrate these incredible leaders!
SPIN FOR YOUR SMOOTHIE! Seth Woodard Elementary students powered up their day - literally - by taking a smoothie bike for a workout during Neighborhood Days last Friday. Even Principal Hoard couldn't resist giving it a spin! 🚴🍓
TONIGHT IS THE MOMENT! Today’s pep assembly set the tone for the Homecoming game against Rogers. Can’t wait to see everyone at the 4:30 tailgate followed by the 7 p.m. game - be sure to bring your rain gear!
Thanks to voter-approved levy funding in 2021, the district was able to re-roof half of West Valley High School along the north side (gymnasiums, theater, weight and boiler rooms). The yellow striping in this video shows the deterioration also happening on the south side of the building due to weather elements. The replacement capital projects levy on the November 5 ballot would provide funds to finish the roofing of the cafeteria, library and classroom spaces. To learn more: bit.ly/WVbondlevy2024
West Valley School District believes in partnering with our community to prepare our students for College, Career, and Citizenship, we do this by creating unique, high-rigor programs that respond to the needs of our students, staff, and community. Each West Valley student will have a Rigorous and Relevant education achieved through strong Relationships to maximize readiness for College, Career, and Citizenship.
The West Valley School District is located eight miles east of downtown Spokane. Encompassing an area of approximately 25 square miles, the district is bordered by Spokane on the west, Woodruff Road on the east, the Dishman Hills to the south, and extends north of the valley.
West Valley School District is comprised of an Outdoor Learning Center (OLC), one early childhood education center, one kindergarten center, four elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, and two non-traditional high schools.
How West Valley School District came to be is a rather intricate story with a history dating back to 1899. The history of West Valley School District is also rather extensive and consists of several smaller districts combing into one district. In 1957, the district now known as West Valley School District was established.
In 1899 there were no schools in the Spokane Valley, but people were demanding schools for the children. By 1900, there were two Spokane Valley school districts, Vera School School District #32 and Trent School District #30. Teachers during that time made $45 per month. In 1901 Orchard Park School District was established and in 1910 Otis Orchards School District opened. In 1939 Opportunity School District opened and was the largest school district with 132 students and 4 teachers. These districts all had one-room schools and only went through eighth grade.
In 1910 there were several attempts to organize a high school so the Orchard Avenue building was used and it housed only students in ninth grade. By 1915 the student numbers had increased from four to 33. Otis Orchards organized a high school and by 1915 had 20 students. Opportunity School District also organized a high school and had 22 students but later closed. Vera School District had a high school program in 1914-1915 housing 31 students.
Greenacres and Trent remained non-high school districts until they became part of Union High School Districts #201 and #202 respectively. Re-organization followed and three high schools and district remained; Otis Orchards, Vera, and Millwood. Vera eventually became Central Valley School District and Millwood became West Valley School District.
In 1922 Union School District #201 was established consisting of Vera, Millwood, Greenacres, Lone Fir, and Saltoso Schools. The governing body became an obstacle. When a district merged, their board president would join the new board. By the time 15 districts had merged the Union School Board became so large that “friction, dissension and inefficiencies” easily resulted.
In 1924 Trentwood #118, Pleasant Prairie #52 and Orchard Park #143 (Orchard Park being Parkwater, Orchard Avenue, Dishman, Millwood and Pasadena Park) united to form Union High School District #202. More than 90% of votes cast were in favor of establishing the larger unit and bonds were voted a short time later for the er****on of a new high school building. The people of the Valley again showed their desire for better schools and better equipment by casting a 90% vote in favor of the bonds.
Millwood High School was housed in the grade school building until increases in enrollment made the facilities inadequate. Outside students were no longer admitted but soon there was not enough room for local students either. An article in the March 7, 1924, Valley News Herald spoke of the need to make a provision for the boys’ and girls’ education and training them to be the men and women of tomorrow. “The new high school is an immediate necessity if the children of the districts are to be cared for adequately.” 90%+ voted in approval on May 1, 1924.
The new building was erected on seven acres facing Trent Highway and was one of the most up-to-date structures of its kind in the Northwest. It was designed for 330 pupils and began with 9 teachers. The building included the Superintendent’s office (Arthur B. Ness) and was dedicated on February 2, 1925. (25 years after the district was formed). Ness dedicated the building “to the spirit of truth, service, and patriotism.” He expressed the wish that better and more worthy citizens might come from the new school.
The new building was soon at maximum capacity and inadequate for the unanticipated increases in attendance. In 1932-33 a double platoon system began. Two wings were added to the original building. The school now had 15 classrooms and 16 teachers.
In 1957 West Valley School District #363 was established and Union High School was rededicated West Valley High School.
