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Get help finding college education funding Find out how to apply for financial aid to attend college at an event from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 2 in Building S-2 at Olympic College Shelton. Experts will explain state and federal financial aid Shelton native earns degree from North Dakota college Christinia Roberton of Shelton earned an Associate in Applied Science degree in electric power technology from Bismarck State College in Bismarck, North Dakota. Three Shelton students making grade in...
North Mason Superintendent Dana Rosenbach presented a draft of the capital facilities plan that she and Facilities Director Joan Moore have been working on at the school board's Oct. 20. Rosenbach said the district recently agreed to contract "with an expert in giving us the reports we need on the state of our buildings," because certain data needs to be compiled, updated and submitted to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction years ahead of time. In part, this is to help secure...
Meeting Oct. 20 on Dual Language Program The Shelton School District hosts a public meeting on the Dual Language Program at 6:30 Oct. 20 at Evergreen Elementary School, 900 W. Franklin St., downtown Shelton. The Shelton School District slightly changed the boundaries of its three school board director districts to better balance the population. The Shelton School Board unanimously voted Oct. 11 to make the proposed changes official. Every 10 years, after each U.S. Census is completed, school districts are required to ensure equitable geographic...
Shelton High School personnel want more students to show up, and for more freshmen to get off to a good start. Those are the school's two major goals for this school year. Principal Bruce Kipper presented the school's plan Sept. 13 to the Shelton School Board. Principals at the Shelton School District's other seven schools will unveil their plans in the coming weeks. The school wants to raise attendance by 10%, and increase by 10% the number of freshmen who earn six or more credits during...
Shelton student making the grade in North Dakota Christinia Roberton of Shelton earned a spot on the president’s honor roll for the summer semester at Bismarck State College in Bismarck, North Dakota. To be eligible, a student must maintain a GPA of 3.5 or better while enrolled in at least 12 semester hours of classes. Quintet of county students excelling in New Hampshire Five students from Mason County achieved honors for the summer term at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, New Hampshire. Desolee Bang and Mark Risko of S...
Olympic College scholarships The Olympic College Foundation is awarding more than $190,000 in scholarships for the fall quarter. Friday is the deadline to apply. The scholarships will be awarded in time for the beginning of fall quarter Sept. 19. Several of the scholarships focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Other scholarships focus on the performing arts, communications and academic excellence. Applicants are required to write brief essays about themselves and what matters most to them, their continuing education, and how...
Karla Knudsen-Johnston, who taught elementary students for 33 years in Shelton schools, is the new member of the Shelton School Board. In a special meeting Monday evening at CHOICE High School, the board members voted 3-0 to select the Shelton native from five candidates to replace Marilyn Ward in an at-large position on the five-person board. Ward moved out of the district with three years remaining on her term. Board member Matt Welander was unable to attend the special meeting because he was...
The Hood Canal School District opens its doors Sept. 7 to about 335 students in prekindergarten through eighth grade, and with a new superintendent in Jose-de-Jesus Melendez. Melendez - who grew up in a Mexican village of about 50 people in the state of Zacatecaz - replaces Nikki Grubbs, who was hired as assistant superintendent in the North Thurston School District. He has been a teacher, principal, program director and superintendent in California, Colorado, Oregon and Washington. "My...
On Tuesday, Paul Wieneke began his second school year as the superintendent of the Southside School District. "We are not aspiring to return 'back to normal,' " he said. "We are returning to 'back to better,' better instruction, better connections with staff and students and stronger partnerships with our families." "Our staff is very enthusiastic about coming back," he added, "Our parents and students are very enthusiastic about coming back." The district anticipated about 200 students in...
The Shelton School District on Wednesday opened its doors to its eight schools, where 4,125 full-time equivalent students are expected. That's the same number budgeted at the beginning of the last school year. The district ended the last school year with 4,141 FTE. The first official count of students will be conducted Sept. 6. "We do not anticipate an enrollment decline for the 2022-23 school year," Superintendent Wyeth Jessee wrote to the Journal in an email. In a recent newsletter to the...
The Pioneer School District welcomes its students next Wednesday with a new superintendent and two principals among 42 new employees. The last school year was tumultuous for the district. In February, the Pioneer School Board placed Superintendent Jill Diehl on paid administrative leave almost two months after the Pioneer Education Association presented them with a vote of "no confidence" against her. Former Southside Schools Superintendent Doris Bolender replaced her as acting superintendent....
Mary M. Knight School District students returned to school Wednesday to find a much smoother campus. During the summer, Granite Construction employees replaced the gravel driveways and parking lots for the two Matlock schools with 3 inches of asphalt. The lots offer angled parking, handicapped parking and ramps into the schools. Drainage links were re-established during the $630,000 project. "You don't have to go through mud puddles and potholes to get to the high school," said Superintendent Ma...
While the Grapeview School District has hired a handful of new folks and moved some familiar faces into new roles, even its biggest changes in the coming school year aim to keep the district on an even keel. Kurt Hilyard is no longer superintendent, but his replacement, Gerry Grubbs, is no stranger to Grapeview. Grubbs interned under Hilyard for the past two years as part of the Washington State University superintendent certification program. "I'd already known and admired Kurt, so I was happy...
The North Mason School District is helping students and families meet the school year with new events, faces and positions within the district, all of which are intended to foster a sense of belonging between the schools and those they serve. Amanda Marley-Clarke, communications specialist for the district, expressed pride in the district's back-to-school outreach event Aug. 25. The event's goal was to get school registration information, and resources from 17 of the district's community...
Local Huskies excelling at University of Washington Twenty-three students from Mason County earned spots on the dean’s list for the winter quarter at the University of Washington. To qualify, a student must have completed at least 12 graded credits and earn a GPA of 3.5 or better. Local students are junior Nathan Jacob Hipple of Allyn and junior Audrey R. Pelczar of Union. Students from Belfair are senior William Bennett, senior Ozelleaona Shu-Jun Chu, freshman Tomas Francisco-Juan, senior Joshua Michael Geiser, junior Daniel Juan Juan and s...
Shelton schools pass $78M budget The Shelton School District on Tuesday evening approved a $78-million budget for the 2022-2023 school year. The district is required to approve its budget by Wednesday. The budget is based on the district's projected enrollment of 4,125 full-time equivalency students. The budget projects $78,766,889 in revenue, and $78,087,902 in expenditures. The expenditures are $3.6 million higher than the 2021-22 budget. Of the $78 million, $64.8 million is for personnel,...
Olympic College scholarships available The Olympic College Foundation is awarding more than $190,000 in scholarships for the fall quarter. Sept. 9 is the deadline to apply. The scholarships will be awarded in time for the start of fall quarter Sept. 19. Several of the scholarships focus on science, technology, engineering and math. Other scholarships focus on the performing arts, communications and academic excellence. Applicants are required to write brief essays about themselves and what matters most to them, their continuing education, and...
Final day for free meals at Shelton schools Today is the last day the Shelton School District is providing free meals to anyone ages 18 and younger. The meals must be eaten on-site during the scheduled times of operations. Locations and times: ■ Shelton High School, 3737 N. Shelton Springs Road, breakfast 7:15-7:35 a.m., lunch noon to 12:30 p.m. ■ Olympic Middle School, 800 E. K St., breakfast 8-8:30 a.m., lunch 11:50 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. ■ Evergreen Elementary School, 900 W. Franklin St., breakfast 8-8:30 a.m., lunch 11 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. ■ CHO...
Women can try welding at free workshop Olympic College Shelton hosts a free “Women in Welding” workshop from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 18 at the campus at 937 West Alpine Way. Attendees can try welding and create a metal rose. Students must be 18 and older to register. The workshop includes all the welding materials, instruction and lunch. For more information or to register, call 360-475-7480 or careercenter@olympicedu. You can also register at ocwomeninweldingshelton.eventbrite.com. Hospital Auxiliary awards 17 scholarships Mason General Hos...
Harstine theater group offers scholarship The Harstine Island Theatre Club is offering a $500 scholarship. Applications and guidelines are available at CHOICE, Cedar, Shelton, Mary M. Knight and North Mason high schools, and at Olympic College Shelton. Aug. 1 is the deadline to apply, and the winner will be notified by Aug. 15. Completed applications can be mailed to Scholarship Committee, Chair Dee Ann Meacham, 12 East Wilson Road, Shelton 98584 or emailed to [email protected]. Mary M. Knight offers free meals to summer attendees The Mary M....
Mary M. Knight offers free meals to summer attendees The Mary M. Knight School District offers free meals to people 18 or younger enrolled at its summer school or Owl Camp 2022. For more information, call 360-426-6767, ext. 101. New Hampshire college honors three Shelton students Devin Allan of Shelton earned a spot on the President’s List for the winter quarter at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester. To be eligible, a full-time undergraduate student must earn a GPA of 3.7 or better while taking at least 12 credit hours. Misty O...
Public invited to academy opening The Shelton School District hosts the official opening of its Manufacturing Engineering and Technology Academy building at Shelton High School from 4 to 6 p.m. May 25. Staff will offer tours of the new building. The Shelton-Mason Chamber of Commerce will present a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Students will demonstrate the equipment at 5:10 and 5:35 p.m. Translation services are available. The Shelton High School Band will perform. While supplies last, free books...
Public invited to academy opening The Shelton School District is having its official opening of the Manufacturing Engineering and Technology (MET) Academy building at Shelton High School from 4 to 6 p.m. May 25. Staff will offer tours of the building and the Shelton-Mason Chamber of Commerce will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Students will demonstrate the equipment at 5:10 and 5:35 p.m. Translation services are available. The Shelton High School Band will perform. While supplies last, free books and swag are available. Refreshments will be...
Meet finalists tonight for Pioneer superintendent The public is invited to meet the two finalists for the position of superintendent of the Pioneer School District from 5:45 to 6:45 tonight at the Pioneer Middle School. Jeff Davis is the superintendent of the Onlaska School District. He has been a superintendent for 16 years, and a teacher, head football and track coach, athletic director and school principal. Lisa Riggs is the superintendent of the Sweet Home School District in Oregon. She has also been a teacher, coach and assistant...
Club offers scholarships to Pioneer grads The Pioneer Kiwanis Club is offering scholarships to high school graduates and GED earners who live in, or have lived in, the Pioneer School District, and are continuing their education at college or a trade school. Applications are available at the office of school counselors. For more information, call Pamela Harrell at 360-426-2344. Scholarships available to Harstine residents The Harstine Island Women’s Club and the Judy and Charles Chase Memorial Endowment are offering scholarships to full-time r...
