Summer School is open to all incoming 9th–12th grade students.
Registration is OPEN!
Students are placed on a first come, first served basis. #ApplyNow
For more information, visit our website at https://pcsc.bethelsd.org/summer-school
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SVT in the Spotlight! ✈️
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We are thrilled to announce that Spokane Valley Tech is featured in the Boeing Core Plus Aerospace 2025 Annual Report! This spotlight showcases our commitment to preparing students for high-demand careers in the aerospace industry through hands-on learning and industry-standard excellence. We are so proud of our students and staff for their hard work and innovation that caught the eye of a global leader like Boeing.
Read the full story to see quotes from SVT’s Advanced Manufacturing instructor, Sal, regarding our student success stories: https://coreplusaerospace.org/2025-annualreport-school/
#STEMschool #SVT #WeAreSVT #CorePlusAerospace #Boeing #SpokaneValleyTech #CTE #AerospaceEducation #FutureEngineers #WaEducation #CVSD
🌟 Student Spotlight: Emelia Pendergraft 🌟
Huge congratulations to Emelia Pendergraft from Business Principles for being named the Washington State Youth of the Year through Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington! 👏
After first earning the title of Southwest Washington Youth of the Year, Emelia advanced to win at the state level and will now move on to compete at the next stage of competition. What an incredible accomplishment!
Emelia also proudly represented Cascadia Tech at the FBLA State Business Leadership Conference in Spokane, competing in:
🎤 Public Speaking
🛍️ Retail Management
🤝 Customer Service
We are incredibly proud of Emelia’s leadership, professionalism, and dedication. She continues to represent Cascadia Tech in an outstanding way and inspires those around her every day!
#StudentSpotlight #YouthOfTheYear #FBLA #BusinessPrinciples #FutureLeader #CareerTechEd #CTE #StudentSuccess #Leadership #CascadiaTech
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West Sound Technical Skills Center
Last week our WST and Olympic College Cosmetology and Esthetics programs put on a Beauty Show. This is a long standing tradition but the first in our new building. The students were terrific and all participants were amazing!
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Talk to your instructors about signing your class up ASAP 📝🗣️
@PugetSoundSkillsCenter
This honor is especially meaningful because it is selected by peers across the district and state. The award reflects every aspect of the program, from implementation of the three-circle model to promotional efforts, student opportunities, future goals, and everything in between.
The Walla Walla FFA Program is proud to now move forward for regional and national consideration. Thank you to everyone who continues to support agricultural education and the students who make this program so special! 💙💛
📣 Seattle Skills Center Summer Applications Are Now Open!
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Summer Skills Center classes are introductory versions of the programs offered during the school year and are open to incoming 9th–12th grade Seattle Public Schools students.
📅 Most classes run Tuesday, July 7 – Thursday, July 30
🕙 Class schedule: Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Fully in person
Important details:
• Transportation is not provided
• Snacks and snack breaks are included
• Lunch is not provided (except for the maritime class aboard the Adventuress)
After submitting an application, families will receive a confirmation email from skillscenterinfo@seattleschools.org with course or waitlist placement information and enrollment steps.
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore hands-on career pathways this summer! ☀️
#SeattleSkillsCenter #CTE #CareerTechnicalEducation #SummerPrograms #SeattlePublicSchools #HandsOnLearning #StudentOpportunities #FutureReady
May 6, 2026
Walla Walla Public Schools proudly recognizes National School Nurses Day on May 6, 2026, celebrating the dedicated professionals who play a vital role in supporting the health, safety, and well-being of our students every day.
Our school nurses are often the first line of care for students, providing not only medical attention, but also compassion, reassurance, and advocacy. From managing chronic conditions and responding to emergencies to promoting wellness and removing barriers to learning, their impact reaches far beyond the health room.
School nurses serve as trusted partners for students, families, and staff, ensuring that every child is healthy, safe, and ready to learn. Their expertise and care help create a strong foundation for academic success and a supportive school environment where all students can thrive.
On behalf of Walla Walla Public Schools, we extend our sincere gratitude to our school nurses for their unwavering commitment and the essential role they play in our school community.
List of WWPS Health Services Staff:
• Jessica Stiffler, School Nurse, Locations: Walla Walla High School, Lincoln High School, Opportunity, WWO, Homelink, SEA-TECH
• Amanda Hinrichs, School Nurse, Locations: Pioneer Middle School, Berney, Sharpstein & Prospect Point Elementary Schools
• Cheri Pestes, School Nurse, Locations: Garrison Middle School, Green Park Elementary, Edison Elementary and WWCCF
• Dafney Gilliland, School Nurse, Green Park
• Violy Diaz, Health Room Assistant, Garrison Middle School
• Denise Sauceda Montalvo, Health Room Assistant, Center for Children & Families
• Fabiola Morin, Health Room Assistant, Edison Elementary
• Arelli Hernandez, Health Room Assistant, Green Park
• Stefanie Creighton, Health Room Assistant, Prospect Point Elementary
• Lori Grimes, Health Room Assistant, Sharpstein Elementary
• Sara Huxoll, Health Room Assistant, Berney Elementary
• Edgar Salgado, Health Room Assistant, Pioneer Middle School
• Sonia Soto, Health Room Assistant, Walla Walla High School
#SND2026
HAPPY TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK!
Also fun tidbit: The Garden is doing 1 dollar off all drinks this week for teachers
Digital Arts and Filmmaking students win again. We are so proud of Esmeralda Chavez for winning the TRIFI Film Festival 72 hour Film challenge poster contest and Olivia Owen for the winning design for the overall event poster. Great work by our talented students!
Please join us for the Twin Harbor Skills Center Open House on Monday, May 4th from 6-7pm. You will be able to meet the instructors, tour the classrooms and register for summer sessions. Summer registration is online only. Summer Session Flyer 2026
Register for THSC Summer School 2026 Now!
June 15 - July 2, 2026 (no school June 19th)
Automotive Technology with Welding
Culinary Arts
Digipen Animation
Fire Science (Incoming 11 & 12 only)
Health Care Careers
Video Production
West Sound Technical Skills Center
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WST Criminal Justice students learning about K9 Units with a live demonstration from the Bremerton Police Department. Thank you Bremerton Police Department City of Bremerton - Parks & Recreation #levelup #levelupatwst
Congratulations to Shannon Dale on earning her Certified Pharmacy Technician Educator credential through PTCB. Because of Shannon’s hard work and leadership, NEWTech’s Pharmacy Tech program is one of the first high school programs giving students the opportunity to work toward pharmacy technician certification before graduation. This helps students save time and money while building a strong foundation for careers as pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, or other healthcare professionals. #connectwithnewtech
Congratulations to Karishma Nath, junior at Evergreen High School and Applied Medical Sciences student, on being accepted to the prestigious UDOC program through University of Washington!
Out of more than 500 applicants, Karishma was one of only 30 students selected for this incredible opportunity. 👏
UDOC is a free 6-week hybrid summer residential program designed to inspire and support students interested in health careers through hands-on, experiential learning and exploration of professional and allied health fields.
We are so proud of Karishma and excited to see all she accomplishes in the future! 💙🩺
#StudentHighlight #FutureHealthcareLeader #AppliedMedicalSciences #UDOC #UniversityOfWashington #CareerTechEd #CTE #StudentSuccess #FutureReady
Thank you to the MOST AMAZING school nurse anyone could ask for!
Nurse Deb, you are so special and appreciated!
Thank you for all that you do and all the help you provide to our school!
#schoolnursesday
Featuring Amy Thornton
A huge thank you to Amy Thornton from @banananabelt_boats for speaking with our Money & Business students about sales and entrepreneurship!
Amy broke down what sales really is — and it’s not just talking, it’s understanding people. She shared how 75% of her job is reading the customer, building trust, and truly knowing her demographic.
From handling difficult clients to navigating a market impacted by outside forces, Amy gave students an honest and insightful look into what it takes to succeed in sales. Her message highlighted the importance of patience, resilience, and the ability to build meaningful connections.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and inspire our students! 👏📈
@MerchNCTA
#NCTA #MoneyAndBusiness #GuestSpeakerSeries #Entrepreneurship #Sales #BusinessEducation #CTE #FutureLeaders #StudentSuccess #CareerReady #HandsOnLearning
Culinary is ready to serve you!
Our students have been hard at work in the kitchen, and the NEWTech Café will be open Tuesday and Wednesday only this week.
Stop by during café hours:
9:00–10:00 AM
12:00–1:00 PM
Come support our Culinary students and enjoy what they have prepared!
#connectwithnewtech
📣Are you a current sophomore or junior? Openings are still available for the 26-27 school year. Reach out to your high school counselor with any questions.
We have space in the following programs:
Aviation Science & Technology
Business Principles
Fashion Design
Forest Management -Session 1 Only
Information Technology Systems, Service & Security (ITS3)
Maritime Technology
Teaching Academy-North (Offered Session 1 Only)
Teaching Academy-East (Offered Session 1 Only)
At Cascadia Technical Academy, high school students can:
✅ Earn College Credit
✅ Obtain Industry Certifications
✅ Participate In Internships
✅ Gain Valuable Skills At No Cost
✅ Save Money On College Tuition And Other Training
We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of Cascadia Technical Academy students at the SkillsUSA Washington State Leadership & Skills Conference!
This year, Cascadia Tech students earned an outstanding 13 medals, including 6 State Championship titles! 🥇🥈🥉
Throughout the conference, our students demonstrated exceptional technical skill, professionalism, teamwork, and dedication to excellence while proudly representing Cascadia Tech. Their hard work and perseverance were evident in every competition, and we could not be more proud of their success and sportsmanship.
A huge thank you also goes to our instructors and staff whose mentorship, guidance, and encouragement helped make these achievements possible. These accomplishments reflect the strength of our programs and the passion our staff bring to student success every day.
🏅 SkillsUSA Washington State Medalists
Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair
🥇 Hannah Haldeman
🥈 Wyatt Dunstone
Automotive Service
🥇 Paul Varivoda
🥈 Stefen Lake
Computer Maintenance
🥈 Fabius Tuluc
Cybersecurity
🥇 Caleb Carver & Grayson Tinker
Internetworking
🥇 Jack Ticknor
🥈 Yevhenii “Eugene” Shvets
Information Technology Systems
🥇 Coleson Schmidt
🥈 William Spencer
🥉 Clark McLucas
Related Technical Math
🥇 Reagan Stevens
sUAS Drones
🥉 Catherine Brown & James Kearl
Congratulations to all of our competitors, medalists, instructors, and supporters! We are excited to cheer on our state champions as they advance to the national level and continue showcasing the excellence of Cascadia Technical Academy! 🌟
#SkillsUSA #CTE #CareerTechEd #StudentSuccess #FutureReady #NationalBound #TechnicalEducation #SkillsUSAWashington #Champions #CascadiaTech
