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The Pulse of Prosser: Volume 59 Superintendent Kim Casey Prosser School District Publication https://5il.co/38j8x

The Prosser School District Board of Directors will hold a Regular Board Meeting on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 6:00pm in the Prosser School District Boardroom, 1203 Prosser Ave., Prosser WA 99350. Agenda Link: https://app.eduportal.com/share/1c7584f2-f0ab-11ef-be43-06c64aa3b8d4 Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89666069876?pwd=TUYwdXdKZy9hUWJpLzFOaXAxblNYUT09#success

The Prosser School District Board of Directors will hold a Study Session on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 6:00 pm in the Prosser School District Boardroom, 1203 Prosser Ave., Prosser WA 99350. Agenda Link: https://app.eduportal.com/share/454267da-eef6-11ef-8468-06c64aa3b8d4 Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89666069876?pwd=TUYwdXdKZy9hUWJpLzFOaXAxblNYUT09#success

School will be released at the regular time today. Winter weather in the afternoon can present challenges, and we want to keep you informed about today’s schedule. When making decisions about weather-related changes, we consider several factors, including: The difficulty of sending students home earlier than expected and ensuring 100% family notification. The impact on extracurricular activities, including practice times and scheduled events. Transportation logistics, including coordination with other districts. Schedule Updates for Today: No middle school practices. Middle school wrestling will proceed as scheduled. Archery practice is canceled. Paterson School District will drop off students here at their normal time. High school practices will continue as scheduled. Reminder: There is no school tomorrow—ironically, it’s an unused snow day! Additionally, there is no school on Monday in observance of Presidents’ Day. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility. Please stay safe!

The Prosser School District Board of Directors will hold a Regular Board Meeting on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 6:00pm in the Prosser School District Board Room, 1203 Prosser Ave., Prosser WA 99350. Agenda Link: https://app.eduportal.com/share/d557429a-e402-11ef-8473-06c64aa3b8d4 Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89666069876?pwd=TUYwdXdKZy9hUWJpLzFOaXAxblNYUT09#success

The Pulse of Prosser: Volume 58 Prosser School District Publication Superintendent Kim Casey https://5il.co/36x1f

🌟 2025 Crystal Apple Award! 🍏 We’re excited to announce the recipient of the 2025 Crystal Apple Award, which honors educators who make a lasting impact on our students and community. This year, we are proud to celebrate Jeff Appelgate from Housel Middle School as the winner of the Crystal Apple Award! 🎉 Jeff’s dedication and hard work truly make a difference, and we are honored to recognize his outstanding contributions. The nominees for the Crystal Apple Award include: 👏 Kimberly Haughee, Prosser High School 👏 Lacey Martin, Prosser High School 👏 Beth Mulbry, Prosser High School 👏 Mercedes Munoz, Keene-Riverview & Prosser Heights Elementary Schools 👏 Pauline Shenyer, Keene-Riverview Elementary School 👏 Hannah Perkins, Housel Middle School Please join us as we honor Jeff Appelgate and all the nominees at the February 12th Regular Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room. Let’s come together to celebrate their hard work and dedication to our students and community! Thank you for your continued support!

The Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year event held on Thursday, January 30th was nothing short of amazing. It was inspiring to see all the talented and driven young individuals who have shown tremendous growth and dedication throughout the year. 🌟 A huge congratulations to Roxy, the Prosser Clubhouse Youth of the Year! 🏆 Roxy’s hard work, leadership, and perseverance truly shine, and we couldn’t be more proud of her accomplishments. Keep up the amazing work, Roxy! 🙌

NASP Archery Tournament - Friday, January 24 at Connell The Prosser Archery Club,  which includes Housel Middle School and Whitstran Elementary, participated in the NASP Archery Tournament held on Friday, January 24, at Connell. A total of 186 archers competed, with 23 of those coming from Whitstran and 17 from HMS. For many, this was their first NASP Archery competition, with 17 first-time participants from Whitstran and 7 from HMS. The Whitstran archers had a strong start, showing excellent skill and determination. In the 3D event, Aidan Solorzano, Easton Nutter, Hunter Warren, Taylor McKie, and Maci Dormaier Isabella were the Munoz top performers for Whitstran. Meanwhile, in the Bullseye ncompetition, Maci, Taylor, Marcella Rodriguez, Ethan Rivera Gomez, Keldon, and Aidan all placed high for their school. Housel Middle School was well-represented. Highlights include: Chelsi Dormaier 1st overall in the Bullseye; 1st Middle School Girls in the 3-D event. Jamie Larsen 3rd Middle School Girls in Bullseye; Carley O’Brien 4th among 6th grade girls in both the Bullseye and 3-D events. Many HMS archers recorded personal best scores. On February 14th, the club will travel to Kennewick for the WA state tournament. The Connell tournament gave each archer an important opportunity to prepare for state. Thanks to all of our supporters!

🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨 We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Human Resource Specialist to join our team at Prosser School District! If you're passionate about supporting people, managing recruitment processes, and ensuring a positive workplace, this might be the perfect fit for you! Position Details: 🕒 Full-time: 8 hours/day, 260 days/year 💵 Salary: $28.10 - $32.89/hour 📅 Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Key Responsibilities Include: 🔹 Recruitment & Onboarding 🔹 Benefits Administration 🔹 Employee Relations & Compliance 🔹 Training & Development 🔹 Managing Payroll & Contracts Qualifications: ✅ High School Diploma (or equivalent) ✅ Strong communication skills ✅ Bilingual (preferred) ✅ 4+ years of HR experience (preferred) We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, state retirement, life insurance, and more! 🔗 Apply online: https://ewjcjobs.hrmplus.net

📢 Important Update for Prosser School District Families We want to reassure our community that the Prosser School District remains a safe, welcoming space for all students, regardless of immigration status. Recent federal changes to immigration enforcement policies may cause concern, but please know: ✅ Our schools are safe spaces, and immigration enforcement will not occur on school property as described in the guidance from OSPI. ✅We have strong safety protocols in place to ensure the security of our students and staff. ✅District resources will continue to focus on the success and well-being of our students. ✅Prosser School District will continue to follow guidance from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), and more information can be found at Protections for Immigrant Students in Washington’s K–12 Public Schools: https://5il.co/364mv If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us. We are here to support every student! — Kim Casey, Superintendent

The Pulse of Prosser: Volume 57 Prosser School District Publication Superintendent Kim Casey https://5il.co/361zj

📢 Attention Prosser Families! 📢 The Prosser School District (PSD) Early Learning Interest Survey is now available for the 2025-26 school year! 🌟 If you're interested in your child attending either Transitional Kindergarten or the ESD ECEAP preschool program, please complete the form below. These programs are primarily for children who will be 3 or 4 years old on September 1, 2025. However, children who will be 5 years old on September 1, 2025 may also be considered, depending on their individual needs. 🔗 Fill out the form here: Early Learning Interest Form: https://forms.office.com/r/FVgAw3wNpF If you have any questions, feel free to contact the PSD Curriculum Office at 📞 509-786-3323, Ext 2603.

🌟 January is School Board Recognition Month! 🌟 This month, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of our Prosser School Board members: • President Jason Rainer • Vice President Elisa Riley • Director Frank Vermulm • Director Brian Weinmann • Director Michelle O’Brien They volunteer their time to ensure quality education and a bright future for our students. Join us in thanking them for their service! We’ll be honoring our board members at the January 22nd Regular Board Meeting—come show your support! ❤️🤍💙 For more info on our school board, visit: Prosser School Board

As we kick off the new year, it’s time to recognize the outstanding educators who make a lasting impact on our students and community through the Crystal Apple Award. This award celebrates those who go above and beyond in their commitment to excellence in education. We invite you to nominate educators who exemplify dedication, passion, and excellence. To nominate, please complete the attached form and include a brief letter explaining why the educator deserves this recognition. Nomination Packet: https://5il.co/34h5y 🗓️ Nomination Deadline: 3:00 pm on Friday, January 17th, 2025 The committee will review nominations on January 21st. 📧 Submit nominations to Selena Swearingen at Selena.Swearingen@prosserschools.org or deliver them to the District Office. Your participation helps honor the exceptional educators who make our district great! Thank you for supporting our educational community! 👏📚

The Pulse of Prosser: Volume 56 Prosser School District Publication Superintendent Kim Casey https://5il.co/34e2m

❄️ Winter Break! ❄️ Prosser School District will be on winter break from December 23rd to January 3rd. There will be no school during this time. The Prosser School District Administration Office will have special hours during winter break: 📅 December 23: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📅 December 24: CLOSED 📅 December 25: CLOSED 📅 December 26: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📅 December 27: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📅 December 30: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📅 December 31: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📅 January 1: CLOSED 📅 January 2: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📅 January 3: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📅 January 3: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM For school emergencies, please contact Andy Howe at 509-781-8115. We hope everyone takes this time to relax, enjoy the holiday season, and make wonderful memories with family and friends. Wishing you all a joyful and peaceful winter break! 🎄⛄

The Pulse of Prosser: Volume 55 Prosser School District Publication Superintendent Kim Casey https://5il.co/33dvy

The Prosser School District Board of Directors will hold a Special Board Meeting on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 6:00pm in the Prosser School District Boardroom, 1203 Prosser Ave., Prosser WA 99350. Agenda: https://app.eduportal.com/share/a747c108-b9a6-11ef-bc5f-06c64aa3b8d4 Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89666069876?pwd=TUYwdXdKZy9hUWJpLzFOaXAxblNYUT09#success

The Pulse of Prosser: Volume 54 Prosser School District Publication Superintendent Kim Casey https://5il.co/32qi0