Green Park Elementary School PTA

06/12/2026

Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers at Green Park! You all are the reason making memories and positive experiences for the kids are possible.

Volunteer Engagement Soars Across Walla Walla Public Schools

With the 2025-2026 school year wrapped up, Walla Walla Public Schools extends its heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated volunteers who have generously given their time and talents to support students and staff across the district.

This year, 378 committed volunteers contributed an impressive 7,602 total hours across all 12 WWPS educational sites—a 340-hour increase compared to last year. These individuals served in a wide range of roles, including classroom helpers, field trip chaperones, food backpack delivery drivers, afterschool program assistants, and more.

“All our schools found important and unique ways to get parents and the community involved, and we are grateful that our volunteers answered by surpassing all our expectations,” said Beth Swanson, Volunteer in Person Coordinator.

2025-2026 Volunteer Highlights:
• 12 WWPS school locations engaged volunteers
• 15 volunteers each contributed 100+ hours
• 81 volunteers contributed 20+ hours
• 376 volunteers gave 15 minutes or more of their time
• 7602 total volunteer hours recorded districtwide

Walla Walla Public Schools is proud to foster strong school-community partnerships as detailed in Goal 4 of the Vision 2030 Strategic Plan and looks forward to building on this momentum in the 2026-2027 school year. Thank you to every volunteer for making a difference!

Learn more here: https://www.wwps.org/programs/vip

06/09/2026

What a great program! Safety, physical activity, transportation and fun all in one!

06/04/2026

WWFD brought a truck for some water fun. PTA provided the popsicles. Such a fun and memorable end of year tradition!

Happy Summer Panthers!

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

Congrats to all but a special congratulations to our Mr. Lux!! Well deserved!

District Names 2025-2026 Staff Achievement Grant Recipients!
Celebrating dedication, excellence, and a commitment to student success

Walla Walla Public Schools is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025-2026 Staff Achievement Grants, an honor reserved for those who exemplify the very best of the district. Established in 1988, this long-standing program recognizes teachers and support staff for superior performance, innovation, exemplary leadership, and exceptional service to students and colleagues.

Staff Achievement Grant recipients are nominated and selected by their peers, a reflection of the deep respect and admiration they’ve earned through their daily contributions. Each honoree receives a $1,500 stipend and five days of paid release time to pursue professional growth opportunities, an investment in their continued impact and inspiration.

"We extend our heartfelt gratitude to these incredible professionals for their unwavering commitment to our vision of Developing Washington’s Most Sought-After Graduates," said Superintendent Dr. Ben Gauyan. "Your dedication uplifts our schools, enriches our students' lives, and strengthens our entire community."

2025-2026 Staff Achievement Grant Recipients:
• Carrie LaRoy – Technology Specialist, Technology Department
• Amy Reed – Careers in Education & English Language Development Teacher, SEATech & Walla Walla High School
• Yara Martinez – Intervention Specialist, Sharpstein Elementary
• Shayna Hutchens – ASB Advisor and Leadership Teacher, Walla Walla High School
• Jim Lux – 5th grade teacher, Green Park Elementary School

These exceptional staff members were honored before their colleagues on June 3 at the District’s All Staff End-of-Year Celebration, held at the Wa-Hi Commons. Their stories remind us that every role, every classroom and every act of service shapes the future of our students.

Photo L-R: Amy Reed, Carrie LaRoy, Jim Lux, Shayna Hutchens and Yara Martinez

06/03/2026

Kindergarten water day! Thank you teachers for putting this together for our littlest Panthers!