Prosser School District

📚🍎 Welcome back to school! This year, we’re excited to serve more home-cooked meals with fresh local produce and locally raised beef. 🌱🍽️ With Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), ALL students get FREE meals for the 2024/25 school year! 🥪🍎 Please fill out and return the Child Nutrition Eligibility form sent home with your child. Your child's health and safety are our top priorities. If your child has allergies or needs special dietary accommodations, contact the school nurse or Darlene Morrow. For questions, reach out to Darlene or Cindy McLemore.

Support Your Heights' Stallions ASB! Don't miss out! Heights Elementary School is selling raffle tickets for the following items: Mustang Blanket (66in x 81in), a Mustang Windsock, and a Horse Shelving Unit. Tickets go on sale on Tuesday (8.20) through Back-to-School Night on Monday (8.26). Heights Elementary School Office will be open from 8:00am-3:00pm for ticket sales. Winners will be announced on Tuesday (8.27) on Facebook. You must have your ticket to claim your prize! All proceeds will go towards Heights Elementary ASB for grade level field trips. Special THANK YOU to Janet Hultberg for sewing the Mustang Blanket and Mustang Windsocks and to Syndi Duehn for building the Horse Shelving Unit.

The Prosser School District Board of Directors will hold a Regular Board Meeting on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 6:00pm in the Prosser High School Library Workroom, 1500 Paterson Rd. Prosser WA 99350. Agenda Link: https://app.eduportal.com/share/d85ac5a2-61a3-11ef-85d0-06c64aa3b8d4 Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89666069876?pwd=TUYwdXdKZy9hUWJpLzFOaXAxblNYUT09#success

Last week, Prosser School District had the pleasure of welcoming 20 new certified staff members with an inspiring day of learning and collaboration! We’re excited to have you join the PSD family and look forward to the wonderful contributions you’ll bring. Welcome to Prosser!

We are thrilled to share that our amazing colleague, Celina Hazzard, has been honored with the State Migrant Program Recruiter of the Year award! 🏆 This recognition is a testament to Celina’s incredible hard work and unwavering dedication to the students and families of the Prosser School District. Your passion and commitment truly make our community a better place, Celina! Please join us in giving Celina a huge round of applause and heartfelt congratulations! 👏

📅 Prosser Community Night Date: August 19, 2024 Time: 5:00 PM (Dinner) | 5:45 PM (Presentation) Location: Prosser High School Commons (Dinner) | Prosser High School Auditorium (Presentation) Join us for a free dinner provided by Donitas Birrieria and hear from guest speaker Jaime Arredondo of Capaces Leadership. Mark your calendars and come be a part of this exciting event! We can't wait to see you there!

The Prosser School District Board of Directors will hold a Regular Board Meeting on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 6:00pm in the Prosser High School Library Workroom, 1500 Paterson Rd. Prosser WA 99350. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89666069876?pwd=TUYwdXdKZy9hUWJpLzFOaXAxblNYUT09#success Agenda Link: https://app.eduportal.com/share/1a635f84-569d-11ef-a840-06c64aa3b8d4

📣 Friendly Reminder to Prosser School District Community and Staff! 📣 We wanted to let you know that the Prosser School District Administration Office has a new address. Come visit us at: 📍 1203 Prosser Ave. 🏢 Old Prosser High School Main Office We’re excited to welcome you to our new space and continue supporting you from our new home. Thanks so much for your attention to this update! Feel free to share the news with others. 😊

🌟 Job Opportunity!🌟 Join our team at Keene-Riverview Elementary School as an Elementary Special Education Life Skills Teacher for a 1-year position. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in students' lives! Position: Elementary Special Education Life Skills Teacher Job Description: https://5il.co/2sft0 Hiring Timeline: - External: July 26, 2024 – Open Until Filled Terms of Employment: - 7 hours per day, 180 days per year - Estimated Yearly Salary Range: $51,204.00 - $106,018.00 - Employee benefits include medical, vision, dental, state retirement, life insurance, and more! Application Procedures: External Applicants: Complete the online application at https://ewjcjobs.hrmplus.net Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of a dedicated team focused on empowering students. Apply now and help shape the future!

To comply with Washington Administrative Code (WAC 392-172A-05235), Prosser School District will be disposing of all Special Education records dated prior to and including the 2023/2024 school year. This will occur on August 1, 2030. You have the opportunity before August 1, 2030, to take possession of your student’s special education file. Please note that you will be able to request and collect these records starting August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2030. To request student records, please contact the Prosser School District Special Services office at (509) 786-1820.

📢 ATTENTION PSD PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND STUDENTS 📢 The Prosser Education Association (PEA) and Prosser School District (PSD) have reached an agreement on a 1-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). For the 2024/25 school year, we will be returning to an early release Wednesday schedule. Detailed building schedules will be provided soon.

📚 Prosser School District Supply Lists 2024-25 📚 The supply lists for elementary and secondary students are now available! See the images below to find out what your child will need for the upcoming school year: Get ready for a great year ahead! Have a great rest of your summer! 🌞

****Update**** Thank you for your feedback! We're pleased to announce two separate sessions: one at 4:00 PM and another at 6:00 PM. Choose the time that works best for you. Looking forward to seeing you there! 🍦 Join us for an Ice Cream Social with Superintendent Kim Casey! 🍦 📅 Date: July 18th 🕓 Time: 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Prosser High School Commons Come and discuss the change in the calendar for the late start Wednesday schedule, and get updates on capital projects happening around the district.

July 15, 2024 Prosser School District Parents and Community Partners, During my first year as the Prosser Superintendent, I closely observed our early release on Wednesdays. My findings were that we had many interruptions or lack of attendance during the professional development for our staff. Some of my noticing’s were very strong positive Professional Learning Communities (PLC) in some buildings and less collaboration in others. I also observed interruptions to the meeting time from students, parents, and even administrators who needed an educator for one reason or another. As a result of this the PSD bargaining team proposed a change from early release on Wednesdays to a late start on Wednesday. Why is the Prosser School District changing from early release on Wednesdays to a late start on Wednesday? 1. After school professional development vs morning professional development. a. There were many factors when deciding to change from early release to late start one of which is the interruptions that happen in the afternoon. These include appointments for staff, athletics, parent meetings, IEP meetings, etc. 2. Supervision of students from the time school ended to the start of club meetings and/or athletic practices or games. a. While this was not as large of a concern at the high school level it was at the middle school level. Some Wednesdays found us needing supervision for over 100 students while they waited for their teachers to finish their training prior to a club or athletic practice or game. This was difficult to manage and was very expensive to have staff supervise the students. 3. Older sibling students can help at home prior to the start of school. Those same students may not be available after school because of activities and/or sports. 4. Providing a consistent schedule for professional development throughout and across the district to improve student learning. Why did the parents and/or families not hear about this sooner? The PSD has relationships with our multiple unions inside the Prosser School District and until we finish those contracts we cannot release information to the public. The PEA contract was ratified on July 10 and now we are letting everyone know now. What time will school start on Wednesday? Keene Riverview - Earliest Student Drop Off Time: 9:30 Class Begins at: 9:50 Heights Elementary - Earliest Student Drop Off Time: 9:20 Class Begins at: 9:40 Whitstran Elementary- Earliest Student Drop Off Time: 9:15 Class Begins at: 9:35 Housel Middle School- Earliest Student Drop Off Time: 9:10 Class Begins at: 9:30 Prosser High School- Earliest Student Drop Off Time: 9:00 Class Begins at: 9:20 Will breakfast be served on Wednesday? No, breakfast will not be served, but grab and go breakfast meals will be available if needed. What time will the bus pick up my child? Transportation will be putting out a schedule but plan on your student being picked up 1 hour and 30 minutes later than on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Please check Parent Square for additional information that is specific to your student. Partnering with Boys and Girls Club The Prosser School District and The Boys and Girls Club of Prosser are working together to explore options for morning supports for the families of Prosser students for late start Wednesdays. Stay tuned for more information. I have also planned for an ice cream social on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 4 p.m. at Prosser High School Commons. At that time, I will be available to discuss this with you and will also be sharing the great news about all of our capital levy projects. I hope to see you on Thursday, July 18. Sincerely, Kim Casey, Superintendent

Summer Reading Challenge at the Prosser Library - July & August

The Prosser School District Board of Directors will hold a Special Board Meeting on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 6:00pm in the Prosser High School Library Workroom, 1500 Paterson Rd. Prosser WA 99350. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89666069876?pwd=TUYwdXdKZy9hUWJpLzFOaXAxblNYUT09#success Agenda Link: https://app.eduportal.com/share/ebc964ec-3fb4-11ef-a80b-06c64aa3b8d4

📚🍎 Free Books & Lunch Event! Join us at Keene Riverview Elementary School (832 Park Ave) on July 9th from 11 AM to 12:30 PM with Margarita Gonzalez. See you there!

The Prosser School District Administration office will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, and Friday, July 5th, in observance of the 4th of July holiday. We will reopen on Monday, July 8th. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend! 🎆

Prosser School District is hiring Substitute Bus Drivers. We offer paid training at $21/hr. and starting pay of $24/hr. Plus, enjoy the flexibility of your work schedule. Apply today! https://www.prosserschools.org/page/external-openings

Please note the following important updates regarding meal services: 🍽️ Meals Availability from July 1st - July 5th: There will be no meals available during this week due to the holiday. 🏫 Summer Feeding Program at Prosser Heights Elementary School: Due to low participation, Prosser Heights Elementary School will be closed for summer feeding. 🍎 Alternative Location for Lunch: Lunch will still be served at Keene-Riverview until July 19th. Join us in the cafeteria from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM Monday - Friday. ☀️ Breakfast Hours: Breakfast will be available from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM. Thank you for your understanding and continued support!