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News & Updates

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports at Ahtanum Valley Elementary Proving Positive Outcomes
May 17, 2022
PBIS System here are ways to recognize and reward positive behavior, thus minimizing the need to punish bad behavior.

Dr. Finch and Assistant Superintendent Stacey Drake Speak With KIT 1280 About The Importance of Early Learning
May 12, 2022
Listen and watch Superintendent Dr. Peter Finch and Assistant Superintendent Stacey Drake speak with KIT 1280 about the importance of Early Learning, and the most recent AASA Early Learning Cohort site visit.

The West Valley School District has been recognized as a “Lighthouse” system that will serve as models of positive change in public education.

Dr. Finch Interviewed About Research Based Steps and Early Learning Initiatives at West Valley School District
Apr 11, 2022
Dr. Finch was interviewed by colleague Dr. Peters from the National Dropout Prevention Center discussing early learning initiatives and how important it is for student success.

Station Rotation at Ahtanum Valley Elementary is Proving to be an Effective Teaching Practice
Mar 31, 2022
Station rotations allow for students to take ownership of their learning.

Kindergarten Information Night
Mar 9, 2022
We invite all families to join us at our 2022-2023 Kindergarten Registration Informational Night provided by our Elementary Schools.

Kindergarten Registration Opens Today March 7
Mar 6, 2022
Welcome to the West Valley School District Kindergarten Registration opening today March 7.

Masks will be optional beginning March 12
Feb 28, 2022
In accordance with the announcement today from Governor Inslee, masks will be optional at school beginning on Saturday, March 12.

IT IS OFFICAL 52.23% THE LEVY PASSES
Feb 18, 2022
Thanks to a committed and devoted community focused on the student experience throughout their lives, the West Valley School District Levy has passed!

Listen to the new Podcast from the Yakima Herald Republic Yakima Arts Talk: Creating belonging through music
Feb 3, 2022
Enjoy this wonderful Podcast that features our West Valley Students in Yakima Herald Republic's Yakima Arts Talk: Creating belonging through music.

Dr. Finch and School board President Mark Strong were on News Talk KIT 1280 to discuss what is happening in the West Valley School District and why Levy is so important to our students, schools, and community.

Dance Around the World Father-Daughter Dance
Jan 26, 2022
The 11th Annual Father-Daughter Dance Saturday February 12, 6:00p.m.-9:30 p.m. West Valley High School Commons Dance Around the World

Dr. Finch on News Talk 1280 KIT AM Radio
Jan 25, 2022
Tune in and listen to Dr. Finch on KIT 1280 tomorrow morning at 8:45am

We Appreciate Our School Board Members
Jan 25, 2022
Thank you to the West Valley School Board School with Board Appreciation Month

The HS Leadership students are RAMPROUD to be offering their Kids Leadership Camp “Dream Big” this year on Monday Dec. 20 from 3pm-7pm.