Thank You to Our Incredible Supporters! 

At our small but mighty school, we’re reminded every day that it takes a village—and we are so lucky to have the best one around. Whether you’ve supported us through time, donations, encouragement, or just by showing up for our students, please know how deeply appreciated you are.

Your belief in our mission makes all the difference. Because of YOU, we’re able to keep creating opportunities, building brighter futures, and doing big things with small-town heart. 

From all of us here at Wishram School—thank you for standing with our students, staff, and school community. We see you, we appreciate you, and we are grateful.

Week in Review: March 31 – April 6, 2025

Modular Building Update: Progress continues on the modular buildings:

• The PUD successfully upgraded the transformer and ran new power lines to our service on April 3rd.

• ASET Inc. continued work on the fire panel and low-voltage fiber optic lines.

• The low-voltage conduit installation is nearly complete.

• We are still awaiting state review of the fire panel before moving forward with final connections.

• Carpets will be installed on April 8th. 

$6 Million Small Rural Schools Grant Update: Energy-efficient upgrades are moving forward:

• The design phase is now at 90% completion.

• Over Spring Break, the gymnasium lighting and Exit Lights were upgraded to Occupancy Sensing LED Lighting. 

• Ceiling height adjustments and lighting upgrades continue.

• The HVAC system installation is progressing, along with the new hot water and chiller systems.

• Work on the energy-efficient walk-in cooler and freezer has begun.

• Construction teams remain on a swing shift schedule to reduce school-day disruptions.

Week in Review: March 31 – April 6

Monday, March 31:

• School Resumed

• School Nurse and Therapist on-site

• Mr. Churchwell in REC Meeting, 10:00 - 11:00

• JH Track first practice

• Staff Meeting at 3:05 PM in the staff workroom

Tuesday, April 1:

• April Fool’s Day! 

• School Therapist on-site

• ASET on site working on the Modular Buildings.

• Mr. Churchwell, Ms. Hathaway and Mr. Barthlow attended a Migrant Ed Meeting with OSPI & ESD 105 at 9:00 am.

• Mr. Churchwell participated in a 90% Design meeting with Apollo at 9:30 am.

• Mr. Churchwell in REC Meeting, 10:00 - 11:00

• Mr. Churchwell and Mr. Barthlow attended a EASIE webinar. EASIE stands for Electronic Application System for Indian Education. This helps us get Indian Education Grants. 

Wednesday, April 2:

• Happy Birthday Espe Castillo!

• Ms. Hathaway and Mr. Churchwell attended a regional HR Meeting at 11:30 am.

• Mr. Churchwell and Mr. Walters met with Rita Pinchot who is a Mental Health Therapist. Rita works for ESD 112. The discussion is on getting more training for our staff on working with children experiencing trauma. 

Thursday, April 3:

• WAGAP Food Truck in the parking lot, 9:00 to 11:00 am

• PUD successfully upgraded power to the Transportation Lot

• Raines Electric was on site powering up the modular buildings and installing outdoor lighting on the buildings

• Pacific Mobile was on site working on small punch list items in the Modular buildings. 

• District Intervention Team (DIT) met at 3:00 pm

Friday, April 4:

• REACH Team Summer Planning Meeting

Saturday, April 5:

• Field Trip to Abby’s Closet – Girls get to pick out free Prom Dresses

• HS Track @ So. Wasco, 11:00 am

Looking Ahead: April 7 – April 13, 2025

Monday, April 7:

• School Nurse and Therapist on-site

• NW Edison will be on site installing a couple stay on lights in the gym.

• JH & HS Track Practice Continues

• Staff Program Committee Meeting at 3:05 pm 

Tuesday, April 8:

• School Therapist on-site

• Carpet Company on site installing carpets in the Modular Buildings. 

• Mr. Walters taking some students to tour a Job Corps Campus

• Mr. Churchwell check in meeting with Apollo.

• Mr Churchwell in a Statewide Update Webinar. 2:00 to 3:00 pm

Wednesday, April 9:

• Mr. Churchwell in a Superintendent meeting with the Gorge, Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties. 

Thursday, April 10:

• WAGAP Food Truck in the parking lot, 9:00 to 11:00 am

• JH Track Meet at Condon. 3:00 pm start time

• REACH STEM night starts at 4:00 pm.

Friday, April 11:

• Mr. Churchwell and Mr. Cameron will be in Standard Response Protocol Meeting from 10:00 to 11:00 am. 

• HS Track Meet at Condon. 11:00 am start time: 11:00 am. 

Saturday, April 12:

• HS Track Meet @ [Location TBD]

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. Thank you for your continued support of our students and school community!

Weekly update podcast 4-4-25