Toppen*sh School District

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Established in 1944, Toppen*sh School District serves more than 3,500 students in grades PreK-12 across the communities of Toppen*sh, Buena, and the Yakama Nation Reservation.

🗳️ Voting is now open for the 2026 Toppen*sh School District Employees of the Year!We are excited to invite our staff, f...
06/01/2026

🗳️ Voting is now open for the 2026 Toppen*sh School District Employees of the Year!

We are excited to invite our staff, families, students, and community members to help us select this year’s districtwide Teacher of the Year and Classified Employee of the Year.

Our finalists were nominated by their school colleagues after being recognized as one of our monthly Employees of the Month. Now, we need your help selecting our overall winners!

Please join us in congratulating this year’s finalists!

Teacher/Certified Employee of the Year Finalists
⭐ Alexandra Garcia, Garfield Elementary
⭐ Chantel Ramirez, Valley View Elementary
⭐ Crystal Carillo, Toppen*sh Early Learning Center
⭐ Judy Miller, Lincoln Elementary
⭐ Maria Williams, Kirkwood Elementary
⭐ Melanie Thramer, Toppen*sh Middle School
⭐ Rigo Gonzalez, CATS
⭐ Seth Panattoni, Toppen*sh High School

Classified Employee of the Year Finalists
⭐ Angelina Norman, Toppen*sh Early Learning Center
⭐ Araceli Gonzalez, Lincoln Elementary
⭐ Carolina Rosas, Kirkwood Elementary
⭐ Eva Rodriguez, Toppen*sh Middle School
⭐ Jessie Lustre, Toppen*sh High School
⭐ Norma Luna, Valley View Elementary
⭐ Sandra Torres, Garfield Elementary
⭐ Stacie Arambula, CATS

Please vote for one person in each category. Anyone can vote, but each individual is limited to one vote. The form will ask for your email address to help ensure one vote per person.

✅ Learn more about our finalists:
https://www.toppen*sh.wednet.edu/eoy2026

🗳️ Cast your vote here:
https://forms.gle/wZkPYqKe3Rzkt5br6

Voting closes Thursday, June 4th at 3:00 p.m. Winners will be announced at our retirement party later this month and celebrated for their excellence across our district.

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As we embark on Gun Violence Prevention Month, we want to emphasize the importance of making sure that fi****ms and ammu...
06/01/2026

As we embark on Gun Violence Prevention Month, we want to emphasize the importance of making sure that fi****ms and ammunition are securely stored.

Learn more about what you can do to safely store these items on the DOH Safety Study Hall website!
https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/schools/safety-study-hall?fbclid=IwY2xjawGEpLJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXDkr3BP_B71hMuwqkH0XVPae2maBTl5_2Xm7hu5hGWn8z_LXgvHm3fBOg_aem_ngxZCXRkdsQM0L-rZ1qVfQ.

We are all in this together and TOGETHER we can keep our schools and students safe! Remember that if you SEE 👀 or HEAR 🦻🏽SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!

Yesterday, we celebrated the accomplishments of our JOM graduating seniors and their families. Each senior was honored w...
05/30/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated the accomplishments of our JOM graduating seniors and their families. Each senior was honored with a blanket in recognition of their achievements and the hard work that brought them to this milestone. 🎓

The evening also included recognition of Derek Gore, who was selected by students as Educator of the Year, and a memorable closing performance by graduating seniors Reed Sekaquaptewa and Eron Maltos.

We are proud of all of our graduates and wish them continued success as they begin their next chapter. Congratulations, Wildcats! ❤️🖤

More than 25 members of the Toppen*sh High School Class of 2026 were recognized at the YV-Tech Awards Ceremony for their...
05/29/2026

More than 25 members of the Toppen*sh High School Class of 2026 were recognized at the YV-Tech Awards Ceremony for their hard work, dedication, and achievements throughout the school year!

These students attended YV-Tech to study in several programs including Automotive Collision Repair, Automotive Technoloy, Automotive Tech-1, Business Administation, Cosmetology, Construction Trades, Culinary Arts, Electrical, Entertainment Media Production, Law Enforcement, Pre-Medical Assistant, Nursing, the Teacher Academy, and more!

Six Wildcats earned prestigious honors, recognized by their programs for excellence above the rest. Please help us congratulate:

🐾 Jesus Lopez Ochoa (Student of the Year - Business Administration)
🐾 Octavea John (Most Employable – Construction Trades)
🐾 Erick Narcizo Garcia (Most Employable – Culinary Arts)
🐾 Kimberly Lara-Cervantes (Student of the Year – Law Enforcement)
🐾 Yocelin Gonzalez-Avalos (Most Employable – Pre-Medical Assistant)
🐾 Marisol Diaz (Most Employable – Teacher Academy)

Several students also earned graduation cords for ranking academically in the top 10% of their programs, while several others were recognized for their leadership and service to fellow students across YV-Tech.

We are incredibly proud of our Wildcats and know they are prepared for bright futures ahead! We can’t wait to see them put their skills, talents, and industry certifications to work right here in our Toppen*sh community and beyond. Congratulations, Wildcats!

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We are currently accepting applications for the principal position at Kirkwood Elementary School following the resignati...
05/29/2026

We are currently accepting applications for the principal position at Kirkwood Elementary School following the resignation of current Kirkwood Principal Enrique Romero, who has accepted a new position as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Director with Educational Service District 105.

Mr. Romero has been an invaluable asset to our leadership team and the Kirkwood Elementary community. As we begin the process of selecting the next principal, we want to ensure the individual chosen for this important role reflects the needs, priorities, and values of our school community.

Students, staff, families, and community members are invited to participate in an upcoming community forum at Kirkwood Elementary to share feedback that will help guide our hiring committee in selecting the next leader for our school.

📅Wednesday, June 3 at 5:30 PM
📍Kirkwood Elementary School (403 South Juniper, Toppen*sh, WA)

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective and help us choose a school leader who will support our students and reflect our community’s hopes, needs, and vision for the future.

Toppen*sh School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Principal at Kirkwood Elementary Schoo...
05/29/2026

Toppen*sh School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Principal at Kirkwood Elementary School for the 2026–2027 school year. Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/toppen*sh/onlineapp/

We’re excited to invite our Toppen*sh School District community to join us as we celebrate the incredible accomplishment...
05/28/2026

We’re excited to invite our Toppen*sh School District community to join us as we celebrate the incredible accomplishments of the Toppen*sh High School Class of 2026! Tickets are not required to attend the graduation ceremony. All are welcome and encouraged to join us!

📅 June 10, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM)
📍 Yakima Sundome

We look forward to celebrating the hard work, achievements, and bright futures of our graduating Wildcats together as a community!

Please note the following rules for conduct for our ceremony:
🎓 Cap decorations are allowed, but must match designs approved through the Advisory process.
🧣 Only school-issued stoles or academic honors are permitted. Custom stoles, leis, and additional decorations are not allowed.
🪶 Students who are members of federally recognized tribes may wear traditional tribal regalia and objects of cultural significance during graduation ceremonies and related events.
🚫 Prohibited Items: Helium balloons, noise makers, silly string, horns, and fragile containers such as glass vases are prohibited. Any prohibited items brought into the venue will be confiscated.
🚭 Substance Policy: This is a to***co-, alcohol-, and drug-free event.

After a thoughtful selection process that included feedback from families, staff, and community members, Toppen*sh Schoo...
05/28/2026

After a thoughtful selection process that included feedback from families, staff, and community members, Toppen*sh School District hiring committees have recommended the continuation of Mrs. Patty Diaz’s contract as principal of Garfield Elementary. Mrs. Diaz was selected to serve as the Interim Principal of Garfield for the 2025-2026 school year and will continue serving in this leadership role as principal of Garfield Elementary moving forward.

Mrs. Diaz has dedicated 30 years to education, serving students and families in a variety of instructional and leadership roles centered around literacy, equity, and student success. She began her career as a bilingual teacher and a Reading Recovery teacher in Pasco before continuing her work in Colorado. Upon returning to Washington, she served as an ELL Coordinator in the Yakima School District, supporting English language learners and educators.

For the past 20 years, Mrs. Diaz has proudly served Toppen*sh School District in numerous leadership roles, including reading coach, State and Federal Programs Director, Early Learning Center Director, principal of Lincoln Elementary, and most recently prior to becoming the Interim Principal, as the district’s curriculum director.

A proud Toppen*sh graduate, Mrs. Diaz has deep roots in the community and has raised three children who attended Toppen*sh schools. Her passion for building strong relationships and ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive continues to guide her work each day.

“I’m excited to announce that I will continue as Garfield’s principal,” shared Mrs. Diaz. “Thank you for your support throughout this year. Your words of encouragement during the hiring process are so appreciated. Together, we will continue to make Garfield a great place to learn and grow.”

Outside of school, Mrs. Diaz enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, cooking, reading, and taking walks with her Goldendoodle, Max.

Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Diaz as she continues serving the Garfield Elementary community. 👏

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Kirkwood Elementary School’s 1st Grade fundraiser brought plenty of smiles this year with their “Tattoo a Teacher” event...
05/26/2026

Kirkwood Elementary School’s 1st Grade fundraiser brought plenty of smiles this year with their “Tattoo a Teacher” event! Students purchased temporary tattoos and got to choose teachers to wear them for the day, leading to lots of laughs, fun, and school spirit across campus. In its very first year, the fundraiser raised $100, and the team is already excited to make it even bigger next year!

What a creative way to bring students and staff together! We are 🐾

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306 Bolin Drive
Toppen*sh, WA
98948

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Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

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